Final Score: Rockets 106 - Celtics 104
Wednesday, November 18, 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 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 107.2 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 102 |
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 10 | 10 |
| Avg points scored | 100.6 | 108.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.7 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 90% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 100% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 17, 1981 · Margin: +20 · Total: 184
102-82
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 14, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 214
109-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 13, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 11, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 188
93-95
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 7, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 6, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 176
86-90
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 4, 1981 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
vs New York Knicks
Nov 3, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 31, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 235
110-125
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Oct 30, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 225
113-112
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 17, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 14, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 183
92-91
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 13, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 208
111-97
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 11, 1981 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 10, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 174
90-84
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 7, 1981 · Margin: +41 · Total: 217
129-88
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 6, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 4, 1981 · Margin: +22 · Total: 208
115-93
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Oct 31, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
vs Washington Wizards
Oct 30, 1981 · Margin: +24 · Total: 224
124-100