Final Score: Celtics 83 - Heat 103
Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.8 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 102 |
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 98.3 | 93.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.9 | 88.4 |
| Win percentage | 22% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 6% | 65% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ New York Knicks
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 252
125-127
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 18, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
vs Miami Heat
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 14, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 224
116-108
@ New York Knicks
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 211
99-112
vs New York Knicks
Jan 10, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 190
107-83
Heat
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 27, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 222
125-97
@ New York Knicks
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 184
89-95
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 19, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 186
87-99
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 17, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 196
102-94
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 10, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 179
85-94
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 166
85-81