Final Score: Celtics 104 - Bulls 97
Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.4 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 107 |
| Stat | Celtics | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 112.3 | 102.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.4 | 100.7 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 69% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1988 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
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
Bulls
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 9, 1988 · Margin: +22 · Total: 204
113-91
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 7, 1988 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 5, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 170
93-77
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 2, 1988 · Margin: +23 · Total: 209
116-93
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 29, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 206
98-108
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 198
92-106
@ New York Knicks
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 179
89-90
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: +11 · Total: 211
111-100