Final Score: Pistons 103 - Celtics 97
Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
67-27 Rating 1759
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +4.2
Celtics
75-22 Rating 1780
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Celtics
All-time wins 82 93
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.1 104.7
Last meeting 79 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Celtics
Games played 94 97
Avg points scored 96.7 99.1
Avg points conceded 89.8 89.6
Win percentage 71% 77%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 88%