Final Score: Lakers 100 - Celtics 98
Sunday, January 13, 1980 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 | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.5 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 123 | 105 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 115.1 | 111.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.0 | 104.6 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 95% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 223
123-100
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 6, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 2, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 247
127-120
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 218
113-105
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 228
123-105
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 240
124-116
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 229
111-118
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 258
128-130
Celtics
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
vs New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: +17 · Total: 207
112-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 2, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 192
104-88
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 228
105-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 215
118-97
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 247
133-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +23 · Total: 201
112-89