Final Score: Suns 90 - Celtics 108
Wednesday, January 7, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.0 | 109.2 |
| Last meeting | 97 | 116 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 110.2 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.0 | 102.8 |
| Win percentage | 79% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 73% | 84% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 265
133-132
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 213
97-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 222
116-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 242
131-111
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 211
111-100
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
Celtics
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 213
116-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 219
112-107
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 264
136-128
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 252
133-119
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +17 · Total: 213
115-98