Final Score: Celtics 82 - Magic 90
Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 107.3 | 107.4 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 107 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 95.5 | 89.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.8 | 92.3 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 47% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: -19 · Total: 203
92-111
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 169
79-90
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ 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
Magic
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 164
83-81
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 143
69-74
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 172
84-88
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 152
71-81
vs New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 163
79-84
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -26 · Total: 188
81-107
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95