Final Score: Lakers 118 - Celtics 103
Wednesday, November 26, 1997 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 | 37 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 109.3 | 108.6 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 12 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 109.8 | 95.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.7 | 97.5 |
| Win percentage | 92% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 83% | 62% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Miami Heat
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: +25 · Total: 211
118-93
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 216
121-95
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 216
113-103
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 13, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ Dallas Mavericks
Nov 11, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 214
118-96
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: +35 · Total: 229
132-97
vs New York Knicks
Nov 7, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
Celtics
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 231
122-109
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 14, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 12, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 182
96-86
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 8, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 201
96-105
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 7, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
vs Miami Heat
Nov 5, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 164
74-90