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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.4 | 100.7 |
| Last meeting | 81 | 91 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 25, 2002 · Margin: -36 · Total: 198
81-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 171
89-82
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
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
Heat
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 146
72-74
@ New York Knicks
Dec 22, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +20 · Total: 174
97-77
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 172
91-81
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 193
101-92
vs New York Knicks
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -29 · Total: 171
71-100
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 157
69-88