Final Score: Rockets 96 - Celtics 107
Sunday, February 1, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 50 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.2 | 106.3 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 89 |
| Stat | Rockets | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 44 |
| Avg points scored | 100.4 | 94.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.9 | 97.2 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 58% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 188
102-86
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 205
90-115
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 199
112-87
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 179
86-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 229
112-117
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -34 · Total: 194
80-114
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
Celtics
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
vs New York Knicks
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 179
94-85
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 174
89-85
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
@ New York Knicks
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 180
82-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
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