Final Score: Celtics 124 - Kings 119
Saturday, December 26, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.4 | 110.1 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 100 |
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 104.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.2 | 108.3 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 64% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
@ 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
Kings
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: -19 · Total: 209
95-114
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 182
87-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +16 · Total: 178
97-81
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -20 · Total: 224
102-122
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 221
112-109