Final Score: Celtics 96 - Rockets 105
Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 51 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.3 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 96 |
| Stat | Celtics | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 65 |
| Avg points scored | 96.4 | 100.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.6 | 99.5 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 28% | 63% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 170
77-93
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 13, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 11, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 8, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 6, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 4, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +32 · Total: 208
120-88
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
Rockets
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 14, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 10, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 9, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 7, 1998 · Margin: +19 · Total: 197
108-89
vs Miami Heat
Mar 5, 1998 · Margin: -24 · Total: 210
93-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 3, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 26, 1998 · Margin: +20 · Total: 216
118-98