Final Score: Pacers 101 - Celtics 113
Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 37 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 106.4 | 113.4 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 133 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 105.9 | 109.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.3 | 103.9 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 83% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 186
95-91
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: +21 · Total: 209
115-94
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 234
112-122
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1986 · Margin: -17 · Total: 219
101-118
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: +24 · Total: 228
126-102
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 180
88-92
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 23, 1986 · Margin: -13 · Total: 203
95-108
Celtics
@ New York Knicks
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
@ 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