Final Score: Magic 104 - Celtics 99
Friday, March 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.1 | 108.2 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 111 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 66 | 68 |
| Avg points scored | 93.5 | 100.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.4 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 19% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 30% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 20, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 219
107-112
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 167
86-81
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -36 · Total: 206
85-121
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -24 · Total: 204
90-114
vs New York Knicks
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 215
102-113
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98