Final Score: Timberwolves 99 - Celtics 108
Friday, December 20, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.0 | 102.6 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 105 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.6 | 94.6 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 67% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 176
96-80
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 192
88-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 172
77-95
Celtics
vs Miami Heat
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 172
81-91
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ New York Knicks
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 203
113-90
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 197
94-103
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
vs New York Knicks
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
@ 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