Final Score: Pacers 103 - Celtics 96
Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 64 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.9 | 110.6 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 95 |
| Stat | Pacers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 95.3 | 95.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.2 | 97.4 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 60% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 163
84-79
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 161
80-81
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 166
89-77
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 200
109-91
@ Miami Heat
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 188
107-81
Celtics
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 190
97-93
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 185
88-97
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
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