Final Score: Celtics 89 - Pelicans 77
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
42-11 Rating 1851
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +1.6
Pelicans
30-19 Rating 1591
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Pelicans
All-time wins 9 8
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 94.9 90.5
Last meeting 94 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Pelicans
Games played 53 49
Avg points scored 101.6 95.7
Avg points conceded 92.3 93.2
Win percentage 79% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 72% 69%