Final Score: Celtics 100 - Cavaliers 119
Saturday, January 23, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 53 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.9 | 102.4 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 109 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 113.9 | 104.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.0 | 104.8 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 65% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 22, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 20, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 18, 1988 · Margin: +20 · Total: 222
121-101
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 16, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 15, 1988 · Margin: +36 · Total: 208
122-86
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 13, 1988 · Margin: +38 · Total: 248
143-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 12, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 201
104-97
@ 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
Cavaliers
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 21, 1988 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 17, 1988 · Margin: -18 · Total: 204
93-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 15, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 14, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 179
91-88
vs New York Knicks
Jan 12, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 9, 1988 · Margin: -16 · Total: 236
110-126
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 8, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 198
97-101
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 6, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 216
116-100
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 4, 1988 · Margin: +21 · Total: 223
122-101
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 227
120-107