Final Score: Celtics 98 - Heat 83
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
34-9 Rating 1796
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +3.3
Heat
22-18 Rating 1472
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Heat
All-time wins 46 34
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 98.5 98.0
Last meeting 88 62

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Heat
Games played 43 40
Avg points scored 100.9 96.7
Avg points conceded 91.5 96.6
Win percentage 79% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 67%