Final Score: Suns 106 - Celtics 104
Wednesday, January 4, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 107.2 | 111.1 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 107 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 116.7 | 107.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.4 | 107.6 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 67% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 2, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 247
125-122
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 225
116-109
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 1988 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 26, 1988 · Margin: +15 · Total: 207
111-96
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 226
119-107
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 22, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 244
126-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 238
128-110
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: -18 · Total: 212
97-115
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 16, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 257
132-125
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 242
116-126
Celtics
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 29, 1988 · Margin: -16 · Total: 246
115-131
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: -21 · Total: 239
109-130
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
vs New York Knicks
Dec 18, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 221
117-104
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 16, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 206
110-96
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 228
121-107