Final Score: Celtics 96 - Kings 126
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 113.9 | 107.7 |
| Last meeting | 130 | 102 |
| Stat | Celtics | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 95.8 | 92.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.1 | 97.4 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 53% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ 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
Kings
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +23 · Total: 199
111-88
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 188
100-88
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 174
79-95
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 186
89-97
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 200
94-106
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84