Final Score: Magic 94 - Celtics 110
Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 27 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 99 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 99.8 | 95.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.6 | 93.1 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 77% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ New York Knicks
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: +9 · Total: 165
87-78
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -7 · Total: 171
82-89
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -22 · Total: 182
80-102
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -18 · Total: 168
75-93
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -23 · Total: 205
91-114
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
Celtics
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 29, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 166
82-84
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 185
86-99
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 23, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 165
85-80
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 2001 · Margin: -16 · Total: 182
83-99
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101