Final Score: Celtics 100 - Rockets 98
Friday, March 5, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.1 | 101.9 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 106 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 59 |
| Avg points scored | 111.8 | 106.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.2 | 106.6 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 66% | 62% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 4, 1982 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 2, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 28, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 26, 1982 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 24, 1982 · Margin: +42 · Total: 222
132-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 21, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 19, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 17, 1982 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 14, 1982 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 12, 1982 · Margin: +13 · Total: 245
129-116
Rockets
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 4, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 252
128-124
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 2, 1982 · Margin: -2 · Total: 236
117-119
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 27, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 213
105-108
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 26, 1982 · Margin: +16 · Total: 206
111-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 24, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 230
120-110
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 23, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 200
105-95
@ New York Knicks
Feb 21, 1982 · Margin: -16 · Total: 228
106-122
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 19, 1982 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 17, 1982 · Margin: +8 · Total: 212
110-102
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 16, 1982 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111