Final Score: Celtics 119 - Kings 102
Monday, December 29, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 114.4 | 111.6 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 105 |
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 109.7 | 108.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.2 | 111.2 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 30% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 31% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 215
114-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 234
122-112
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -20 · Total: 220
100-120
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -22 · Total: 222
100-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ 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
Kings
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 244
117-127
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 236
122-114
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 230
117-113
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 239
119-120
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 250
120-130
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 227
120-107
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 225
111-114