Final Score: Celtics 83 - Knicks 103
Saturday, December 5, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 109.7 | 105.9 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 116 |
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 18 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 108.3 | 102.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.4 | 103.6 |
| Win percentage | 83% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 44% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
@ 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
Knicks
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 3, 1981 · Margin: -26 · Total: 202
88-114
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 212
112-100
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: +21 · Total: 211
116-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 24, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 239
112-127
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 21, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 230
118-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 19, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 173
84-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 17, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 234
110-124
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 14, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 13, 1981 · Margin: -10 · Total: 180
85-95