Final Score: Knicks 80 - Celtics 91
Friday, December 6, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 63 | 89 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 103.1 | 105.0 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 117 |
| Stat | Knicks | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 18 |
| Avg points scored | 92.8 | 96.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.2 | 94.3 |
| Win percentage | 31% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 70% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 172
85-87
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: +32 · Total: 218
125-93
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 178
92-86
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 168
87-81
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 194
88-106
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 18, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 12, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 195
87-108
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 10, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
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