Final Score: Timberwolves 89 - Celtics 93
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.3 | 107.7 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 101 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 100.1 | 95.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.6 | 97.4 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 62% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 212
116-96
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 168
79-89
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 183
92-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
Celtics
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 176
99-77
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 183
100-83
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 170
77-93
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91