Final Score: Lakers 99 - Celtics 89
Wednesday, January 10, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Celtics
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.0 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 114.0 | 107.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.0 | 111.5 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 47% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 213
118-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 248
123-125
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 242
127-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 219
100-119
Celtics
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -29 · Total: 225
98-127
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 211
98-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 239
116-123
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 229
124-105
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 226
121-105
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 242
117-125
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96