Final Score: Suns 102 - Celtics 109
Sunday, January 5, 1997 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 | 23 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.7 | 111.0 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 107 |
| Stat | Suns | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 98.0 | 95.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.3 | 102.6 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 33% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 197
94-103
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 188
100-88
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: -21 · Total: 195
87-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
Celtics
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 186
87-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -30 · Total: 222
96-126
@ 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