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
Lakers
11-1 Rating 1786
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
81%
19%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.5
Celtics
7-6 Rating 1308
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 37 32
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 109.3 108.6
Last meeting 109 102

Key Season Stats

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%