Final Score: Celtics 102 - Rockets 91
Thursday, May 14, 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 | 24 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 80 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 98 | 102 |
| Avg points scored | 108.8 | 106.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.9 | 106.0 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 65% | 59% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Houston Rockets
May 12, 1981 · Margin: +29 · Total: 189
109-80
@ 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
Rockets
@ Boston Celtics
May 12, 1981 · Margin: -29 · Total: 189
80-109
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