Final Score: Cavaliers 96 - Celtics 126
Tuesday, March 18, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 46 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.2 | 107.5 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 126 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 108.8 | 113.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.8 | 104.6 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 81% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 97% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 17, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 230
112-118
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 15, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 14, 1986 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 12, 1986 · Margin: -14 · Total: 242
114-128
@ New York Knicks
Mar 11, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 219
112-107
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 8, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 266
128-138
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 7, 1986 · Margin: -14 · Total: 226
106-120
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 5, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 4, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 207
101-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 28, 1986 · Margin: -20 · Total: 212
96-116
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 16, 1986 · Margin: +17 · Total: 219
118-101
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 14, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 13, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 254
135-119
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 11, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 220
116-104
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 10, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 8, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs New York Knicks
Mar 7, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 223
115-108
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 5, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 205
108-97
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 4, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 2, 1986 · Margin: +20 · Total: 238
129-109