Final Score: Celtics 102 - Magic 97
Monday, December 2, 2002 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 | 28 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 104.3 |
| Last meeting | 130 | 110 |
| Stat | Celtics | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 96.4 | 100.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.9 | 100.1 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 75% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 193
95-98
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 175
96-79
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 189
85-104
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 15, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 183
86-97
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 13, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 172
91-81
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 11, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 207
112-95
Magic
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Miami Heat
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 152
77-75
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: -36 · Total: 176
70-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 19, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 185
101-84
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 17, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -43 · Total: 227
92-135
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 14, 2002 · Margin: +21 · Total: 181
101-80
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 12, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 224
109-115