Final Score: Pistons 79 - Celtics 88
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
67-26 Rating 1777
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +3.6
Celtics
74-22 Rating 1762
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Celtics
All-time wins 82 92
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.2 104.8
Last meeting 78 90

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Celtics
Games played 93 96
Avg points scored 96.8 99.2
Avg points conceded 89.8 89.7
Win percentage 72% 77%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 88%