Final Score: Celtics 145 - Nuggets 132
Thursday, December 30, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 115.9 | 115.4 |
| Last meeting | 126 | 112 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 113.6 | 121.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.9 | 124.7 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 50% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1982 · Margin: -5 · Total: 253
124-129
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 22, 1982 · Margin: +9 · Total: 271
140-131
@ 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
Nuggets
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 28, 1982 · Margin: +5 · Total: 305
155-150
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1982 · Margin: +2 · Total: 258
130-128
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 1982 · Margin: +8 · Total: 262
135-127
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1982 · Margin: -44 · Total: 248
102-146
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 18, 1982 · Margin: -9 · Total: 237
114-123
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 16, 1982 · Margin: -12 · Total: 228
108-120
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 15, 1982 · Margin: +15 · Total: 211
113-98
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1982 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 1982 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98