Final Score: Celtics 95 - Heat 121
Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 105.1 | 103.7 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 105 |
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 71 | 72 |
| Avg points scored | 96.2 | 95.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.5 | 89.4 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 71% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 28% | 75% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 158
82-76
vs Miami Heat
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 23, 1998 · Margin: -23 · Total: 199
88-111
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 19, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 201
96-105
@ 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
Heat
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +32 · Total: 186
109-77
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 179
102-77
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +32 · Total: 192
112-80
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 180
93-87
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1998 · Margin: -13 · Total: 193
90-103
@ Orlando Magic
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 155
79-76
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: +23 · Total: 171
97-74
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 10, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 197
91-106