Final Score: Celtics 106 - Cavaliers 103
Saturday, January 2, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 116 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 108.5 | 101.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.3 | 109.6 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 29% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 231
121-110
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 251
123-128
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
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
Cavaliers
vs New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 209
114-95
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
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