Final Score: Celtics 90 - Knicks 81
Saturday, January 5, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 85 | 63 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.0 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 93 |
| Stat | Celtics | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 95.3 | 89.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.0 | 91.7 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 59% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Miami Heat
Jan 4, 2002 · Margin: -23 · Total: 155
66-89
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
@ 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
Knicks
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 3, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 184
90-94
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -10 · Total: 186
88-98
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 25, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 196
102-94
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 173
86-87
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -18 · Total: 210
96-114
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: -16 · Total: 176
80-96
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 196
97-99