Final Score: Celtics 107 - Knicks 96
Tuesday, December 16, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 49 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.7 | 103.5 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 90 |
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 109.9 | 98.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.2 | 105.3 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 38% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 207
111-96
vs New York Knicks
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
Knicks
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 211
105-106
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -26 · Total: 200
87-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 186
95-91
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -24 · Total: 224
100-124
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93