Final Score: Pistons 109 - Celtics 129
Sunday, March 2, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 42 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 111.2 | 115.1 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 109 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 57 |
| Avg points scored | 115.0 | 112.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.0 | 104.1 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 81% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 96% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 28, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 26, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 24, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 210
110-100
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 22, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 20, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 216
109-107
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 19, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 231
118-113
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 17, 1986 · Margin: +21 · Total: 213
117-96
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 15, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 267
134-133
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 14, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 229
119-110
vs New York Knicks
Feb 12, 1986 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 28, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 232
124-108
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 26, 1986 · Margin: +20 · Total: 220
120-100
@ New York Knicks
Feb 25, 1986 · Margin: +17 · Total: 165
91-74
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 23, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 211
113-98
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 20, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ 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