Final Score: Bulls 131 - Celtics 140
Wednesday, December 22, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.6 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 115 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 116.7 | 112.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 121.3 | 105.2 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 8% | 80% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 21, 1982 · Margin: +8 · Total: 240
124-116
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 258
131-127
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 17, 1982 · Margin: -22 · Total: 208
93-115
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 14, 1982 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 1982 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
vs New York Knicks
Dec 7, 1982 · Margin: +6 · Total: 176
91-85
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1982 · Margin: -7 · Total: 255
124-131
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1982 · Margin: -8 · Total: 256
124-132
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1982 · Margin: -11 · Total: 275
132-143
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1982 · Margin: -17 · Total: 227
105-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 19, 1982 · Margin: -17 · Total: 245
114-131
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 18, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
@ New York Knicks
Dec 16, 1982 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1982 · Margin: +4 · Total: 212
108-104
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1982 · Margin: +14 · Total: 238
126-112
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: +26 · Total: 220
123-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: +20 · Total: 206
113-93
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1982 · Margin: +7 · Total: 231
119-112
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 3, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115