Final Score: Pistons 79 - Celtics 90
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 66 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 64 | 66 |
| Stat | Pistons | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 90 | 90 |
| Avg points scored | 93.4 | 95.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.3 | 93.4 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 69% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Boston Celtics
May 10, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 130
64-66
vs Boston Celtics
May 8, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 162
77-85
vs Boston Celtics
May 5, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 180
96-84
vs Toronto Raptors
May 2, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 29, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 27, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 24, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Toronto Raptors
Apr 21, 2002 · Margin: +22 · Total: 148
85-63
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 17, 2002 · Margin: +34 · Total: 212
123-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 16, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
Celtics
vs Detroit Pistons
May 10, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 130
66-64
@ Detroit Pistons
May 8, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 162
85-77
@ Detroit Pistons
May 5, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 180
84-96
vs Philadelphia 76ers
May 3, 2002 · Margin: +33 · Total: 207
120-87
@ Philadelphia 76ers
May 1, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 28, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 25, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 178
93-85
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 21, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
vs Atlanta Hawks
Apr 17, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 170
89-81
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 15, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 183
93-90