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
Timberwolves
14-12 Rating 1550
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +4.3
Celtics
16-9 Rating 1582
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Timberwolves Celtics
All-time wins 12 14
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.0 102.6
Last meeting 99 105

Key Season Stats

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%