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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 110.0 | 108.9 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 98 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 231
118-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +14 · Total: 230
122-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: -31 · Total: 205
87-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 7, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
@ New York Knicks
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 241
119-122
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 3, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 196
93-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 2, 1977 · Margin: -22 · Total: 200
89-111
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 30, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 29, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 26, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
Lakers
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: +22 · Total: 204
113-91
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 221
105-116
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 4, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 30, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1977 · Margin: -17 · Total: 219
101-118
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 27, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100