Final Score: Magic 86 - Celtics 79
Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 39 | 42 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.4 | 102.5 |
| Last meeting | 80 | 90 |
| Stat | Magic | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 63 |
| Avg points scored | 102.3 | 101.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.4 | 92.6 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 84% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 6, 2009 · Margin: +3 · Total: 207
105-102
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 3, 2009 · Margin: +12 · Total: 210
111-99
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 28, 2009 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 27, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
@ New York Knicks
Feb 25, 2009 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 24, 2009 · Margin: -18 · Total: 222
102-120
vs Miami Heat
Feb 22, 2009 · Margin: +23 · Total: 221
122-99
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 20, 2009 · Margin: +12 · Total: 172
92-80
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 18, 2009 · Margin: -32 · Total: 202
85-117
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 17, 2009 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
Celtics
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 6, 2009 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 4, 2009 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 1, 2009 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 27, 2009 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 25, 2009 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 23, 2009 · Margin: +38 · Total: 190
114-76
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 22, 2009 · Margin: +20 · Total: 236
128-108
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 19, 2009 · Margin: -5 · Total: 175
85-90
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 12, 2009 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 11, 2009 · Margin: +12 · Total: 166
89-77