Final Score: Celtics 100 - Nuggets 102
Thursday, February 20, 1986 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 | 16 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 119.2 | 115.1 |
| Last meeting | 123 | 100 |
| Stat | Celtics | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 112.6 | 114.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.8 | 113.3 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 69% | 86% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 19, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 17, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 16, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 14, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 13, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 11, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 5, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 4, 1986 · Margin: +19 · Total: 205
112-93
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 2, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 215
114-101
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 31, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
Nuggets
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 18, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 15, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 14, 1986 · Margin: -17 · Total: 207
95-112
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 12, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 6, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 4, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 237
119-118
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 3, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 206
102-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 1, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 229
116-113
vs New York Knicks
Jan 30, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 245
120-125