Final Score: Rockets 80 - Celtics 109
Tuesday, May 12, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.7 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 86 |
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 101 | 97 |
| Avg points scored | 106.6 | 108.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.0 | 103.2 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 84% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Boston Celtics
May 10, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 177
91-86
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
Celtics
@ Houston Rockets
May 10, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 177
86-91
@ 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