Final Score: Celtics 97 - Heat 117
Friday, December 5, 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 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 105.6 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 74 | 90 |
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 96.1 | 99.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.8 | 95.1 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 80% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 184
87-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 200
97-103
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 221
103-118
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 231
122-109
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
Heat
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 180
87-93
@ Orlando Magic
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 144
84-60
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 189
103-86
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 212
108-104
@ Charlotte Hornets
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 221
102-119
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 235
122-113
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 189
96-93
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 160
78-82
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 11, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 183
101-82