Final Score: Pacers 103 - Celtics 104
Friday, January 23, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.3 | 111.6 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 103 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 50 | 49 |
| Avg points scored | 108.8 | 109.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.0 | 101.8 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 82% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 88% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 21, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 222
104-118
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 20, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 18, 1981 · Margin: +21 · Total: 199
110-89
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
@ New York Knicks
Jan 8, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: +24 · Total: 232
128-104
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 21, 1981 · Margin: +30 · Total: 204
117-87
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 19, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 18, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 179
94-85
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ New York Knicks
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111