Final Score: Celtics 70 - Heat 90
Friday, December 27, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
18-10 Rating 1587
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +0.9
Heat
9-19 Rating 1391
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Heat
All-time wins 35 24
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 100.4 100.7
Last meeting 81 91

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Heat
Games played 28 28
Avg points scored 96.6 85.1
Avg points conceded 95.1 88.9
Win percentage 64% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 31%