Final Score: Celtics 81 - Cavaliers 99
Saturday, March 1, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 74 | 43 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.6 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 73 | 98 |
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 99.9 | 88.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.3 | 84.6 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 7% | 63% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 202
93-109
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 20, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 227
105-122
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: -31 · Total: 231
100-131
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 228
112-116
Cavaliers
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 143
73-70
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 138
66-72
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 158
83-75
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 173
84-89
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 157
79-78