Final Score: Bulls 99 - Celtics 113
Friday, January 2, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 42 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 110 |
| Stat | Bulls | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 101.4 | 109.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.8 | 105.0 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 85% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 198
105-93
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 171
85-86
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 200
108-92
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 180
89-91
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 203
90-113
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 199
106-93
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -28 · Total: 218
95-123
Celtics
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 29, 1986 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ 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