Final Score: Celtics 106 - Lakers 114
Friday, February 17, 1978 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 | 7 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 100 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 104.8 | 109.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.2 | 106.9 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 67% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 173
98-75
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 210
116-94
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
Lakers
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 242
128-114
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 219
103-116
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 242
135-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 200
105-95
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 237
132-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 223
116-107
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114