Final Score: Celtics 98 - Magic 87
Wednesday, April 1, 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 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 106.7 | 106.9 |
| Last meeting | 82 | 90 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 96.1 | 89.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.8 | 91.2 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 57% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Miami Heat
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -26 · Total: 216
95-121
@ 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
Magic
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 179
86-93
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 175
100-75
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 155
70-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 175
92-83
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 189
102-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 19, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 180
87-93
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
vs Miami Heat
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 155
76-79