Final Score: Celtics 86 - Rockets 91
Sunday, May 10, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.0 | 103.1 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 71 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 96 | 100 |
| Avg points scored | 109.0 | 106.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.3 | 106.2 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 66% | 58% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Houston Rockets
May 9, 1981 · Margin: +23 · Total: 165
94-71
vs Houston Rockets
May 7, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
vs Houston Rockets
May 5, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
vs Philadelphia 76ers
May 3, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 181
91-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
May 1, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 29, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 26, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 24, 1981 · Margin: -10 · Total: 210
100-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 22, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 217
118-99
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 21, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 209
104-105
Rockets
vs Boston Celtics
May 9, 1981 · Margin: -23 · Total: 165
71-94
@ Boston Celtics
May 7, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
@ Boston Celtics
May 5, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 29, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 26, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 24, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 180
92-88
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 22, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 167
79-88
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 21, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 175
97-78
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 17, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 15, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101