Final Score: Pistons 114 - Celtics 115
Wednesday, December 2, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 109.1 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 129 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 107.2 | 107.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.9 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 81% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 89% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ New York Knicks
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 219
103-116
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 226
112-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 25, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 251
129-122
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 24, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 21, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 19, 1981 · Margin: +25 · Total: 219
122-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 18, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 213
103-110
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 14, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 221
117-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 12, 1981 · Margin: +31 · Total: 229
130-99
Celtics
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 177
87-90
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 25, 1981 · Margin: +21 · Total: 223
122-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 20, 1981 · Margin: +23 · Total: 201
112-89
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 18, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
@ 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