Final Score: Celtics 87 - Pistons 96
Monday, January 16, 1989 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 | 56 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 113.5 | 110.8 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 116 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 108.1 | 104.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.9 | 102.2 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 80% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 15, 1989 · Margin: -6 · Total: 214
104-110
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 12, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 11, 1989 · Margin: -19 · Total: 235
108-127
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 9, 1989 · Margin: +35 · Total: 203
119-84
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 6, 1989 · Margin: +23 · Total: 207
115-92
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 4, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
@ 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
Pistons
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 15, 1989 · Margin: -8 · Total: 232
112-120
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 13, 1989 · Margin: +16 · Total: 222
119-103
vs New York Knicks
Jan 11, 1989 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 7, 1989 · Margin: -14 · Total: 212
99-113
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 6, 1989 · Margin: +23 · Total: 199
111-88
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: -19 · Total: 227
104-123
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 28, 1988 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
@ New York Knicks
Dec 22, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 173
85-88
vs Miami Heat
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 216
116-100