Final Score: Celtics 89 - Pistons 99
Sunday, December 15, 1996 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 | 76 | 51 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 109.7 | 107.8 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 108 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 20 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 95.7 | 93.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.8 | 85.8 |
| Win percentage | 25% | 80% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 82% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
@ 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
Pistons
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 178
93-85
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 164
95-69
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 174
93-81
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +29 · Total: 161
95-66
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 160
76-84
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 165
87-78
@ Charlotte Hornets
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 184
96-88