Final Score: Celtics 89 - Rockets 94
Wednesday, December 4, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.6 | 102.3 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 120 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 94.7 | 103.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.4 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 27% | 88% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 88% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
@ Miami Heat
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 155
77-78
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -26 · Total: 214
94-120
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 209
91-118
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 20, 1996 · Margin: -25 · Total: 191
83-108
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: -14 · Total: 198
92-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 15, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 162
80-82
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 13, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 188
103-85
Rockets
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 2, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 189
89-100
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 214
120-94
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 175
90-85
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 235
120-115
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: +29 · Total: 215
122-93
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 14, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 178
90-88