Final Score: Celtics 122 - Pacers 104
Thursday, January 2, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.3 | 106.7 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 111 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 111.9 | 103.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.2 | 105.9 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 30% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 47% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1985 · Margin: +22 · Total: 228
125-103
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1985 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 1985 · Margin: +20 · Total: 254
137-117
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -8 · Total: 224
108-116
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +5 · Total: 213
109-104
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 219
118-101
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 224
114-110
Pacers
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 177
97-80
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 212
104-108
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: -18 · Total: 192
87-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1985 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: +20 · Total: 198
109-89
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: +13 · Total: 215
114-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -18 · Total: 146
64-82