Final Score: Celtics 101 - Pistons 118
Saturday, January 10, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
23-9 Rating 1832
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +0.4
Pistons
20-10 Rating 1679
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Pistons
All-time wins 45 18
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 115.5 111.1
Last meeting 118 111

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Pistons
Games played 32 30
Avg points scored 110.2 110.7
Avg points conceded 104.2 106.4
Win percentage 72% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 78%