Final Score: Lakers 96 - Celtics 98
Sunday, January 18, 1981 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.9 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 46 |
| Avg points scored | 111.5 | 109.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.2 | 102.5 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 80% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 87% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 224
113-111
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: -10 · Total: 218
104-114
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 212
108-104
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 11, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 230
112-118
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 210
100-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 28, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
Celtics
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 179
94-85
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ New York Knicks
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 213
116-97