Final Score: Celtics 100 - Suns 131
Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 34 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.0 | 108.6 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 102 |
| Stat | Celtics | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 49 |
| Avg points scored | 99.4 | 99.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.7 | 101.7 |
| Win percentage | 23% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 10% | 55% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 228
112-116
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
vs Miami Heat
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 3, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Miami Heat
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 186
83-103
@ 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
Suns
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 219
108-111
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: -24 · Total: 196
86-110
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 30, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Miami Heat
Jan 27, 1997 · Margin: -28 · Total: 222
97-125
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 210
99-111
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86