Final Score: Cavaliers 116 - Celtics 120
Tuesday, December 22, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 102.6 | 103.6 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 92 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 100.6 | 106.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.8 | 98.6 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 93% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: -36 · Total: 182
73-109
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 187
89-98
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 235
115-120
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -18 · Total: 244
113-131
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 181
87-94
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: -19 · Total: 231
106-125
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 236
110-126
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 241
118-123
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 205
97-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ New York Knicks
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -20 · Total: 186
83-103
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