Final Score: Celtics 98 - Knicks 106
Saturday, January 9, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 55 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.9 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 108 |
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 112.8 | 103.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.4 | 105.2 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 53% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 8, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 234
125-109
vs New York Knicks
Jan 6, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 4, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 206
107-99
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 2, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 233
118-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: +37 · Total: 211
124-87
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 232
121-111
Knicks
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 8, 1988 · Margin: -7 · Total: 229
111-118
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 6, 1988 · Margin: -9 · Total: 225
108-117
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 195
95-100
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 1, 1988 · Margin: +19 · Total: 211
115-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 233
123-110
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -27 · Total: 223
98-125
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 178
87-91
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 179
90-89
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: -17 · Total: 227
105-122
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +32 · Total: 218
125-93