Final Score: Celtics 119 - Pistons 122
Sunday, March 8, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 46 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 115.2 | 111.1 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 102 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 58 |
| Avg points scored | 113.0 | 110.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.7 | 107.5 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 66% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 76% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 6, 1987 · Margin: +21 · Total: 243
132-111
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 4, 1987 · Margin: +18 · Total: 228
123-105
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 1, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 27, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 25, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 23, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 21, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 234
121-113
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 19, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 18, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 209
113-96
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 16, 1987 · Margin: -20 · Total: 198
89-109
Pistons
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 6, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 4, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 245
120-125
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 1, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 214
102-112
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 27, 1987 · Margin: -12 · Total: 234
111-123
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 25, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 211
106-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 24, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 232
120-112
vs New York Knicks
Feb 22, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 21, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 19, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 222
117-105
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 17, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107