Final Score: Lakers 107 - Celtics 106
Tuesday, June 9, 1987 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 | 23 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 110.9 | 109.3 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 109 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 97 | 102 |
| Avg points scored | 118.6 | 112.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.6 | 107.8 |
| Win percentage | 80% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 68% | 94% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Boston Celtics
Jun 7, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
vs Boston Celtics
Jun 4, 1987 · Margin: +19 · Total: 263
141-122
vs Boston Celtics
Jun 2, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 239
126-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 25, 1987 · Margin: +31 · Total: 235
133-102
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 23, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 243
122-121
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 19, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 16, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
vs Golden State Warriors
May 12, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 224
118-106
@ Golden State Warriors
May 10, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 250
121-129
@ Golden State Warriors
May 9, 1987 · Margin: +25 · Total: 241
133-108
Celtics
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jun 7, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 212
109-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jun 4, 1987 · Margin: -19 · Total: 263
122-141
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jun 2, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs Detroit Pistons
May 30, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 231
117-114
@ Detroit Pistons
May 28, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
vs Detroit Pistons
May 26, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
@ Detroit Pistons
May 24, 1987 · Margin: -26 · Total: 264
119-145
@ Detroit Pistons
May 23, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 226
104-122
vs Detroit Pistons
May 21, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Detroit Pistons
May 19, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91