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
Suns
10-21 Rating 1418
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +0.2
Celtics
6-23 Rating 1245
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Suns Celtics
All-time wins 23 33
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 108.7 111.0
Last meeting 120 107

Key Season Stats

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%