Final Score: Lakers 95 - Celtics 110
Wednesday, January 22, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
32-7 Rating 1863
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +2.9
Celtics
30-8 Rating 1797
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 19 20
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 110.6 109.1
Last meeting 111 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 39 38
Avg points scored 120.6 113.9
Avg points conceded 110.4 106.6
Win percentage 82% 79%
Away win % / Home win % 74% 94%