Final Score: Celtics 88 - Rockets 87
Tuesday, January 4, 1983 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
23-8 Rating 1787
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
88%
12%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +9.0
Rockets
4-26 Rating 1186
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Rockets
All-time wins 27 11
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.1 101.6
Last meeting 112 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Rockets
Games played 31 30
Avg points scored 115.0 94.4
Avg points conceded 107.9 105.8
Win percentage 74% 13%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 20%