Final Score: Lakers 108 - Celtics 123
Thursday, June 11, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
79-19 Rating 1896
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +0.4
Celtics
71-32 Rating 1739
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 24 23
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 110.8 109.2
Last meeting 107 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 98 103
Avg points scored 118.5 112.8
Avg points conceded 108.6 107.8
Win percentage 81% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 92%