Final Score: Celtics 97 - Lakers 104
Sunday, December 18, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
10-16 Rating 1417
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.5
Lakers
11-17 Rating 1399
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Lakers
All-time wins 6 1
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 110.0 108.9
Last meeting 99 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Lakers
Games played 26 28
Avg points scored 107.2 105.8
Avg points conceded 109.7 107.5
Win percentage 38% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 9% 50%