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
Celtics
23-7 Rating 1740
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +5.1
Pacers
9-21 Rating 1347
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Pacers
All-time wins 32 14
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 112.3 106.7
Last meeting 109 111

Key Season Stats

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%