Final Score: Lakers 99 - Celtics 90
Monday, December 20, 1999 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 | 38 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 109.4 | 108.5 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 108 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 96.6 | 97.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.1 | 98.5 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 75% | 69% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 19, 1999 · Margin: +6 · Total: 182
94-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 17, 1999 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 16, 1999 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1999 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1999 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 11, 1999 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1999 · Margin: -12 · Total: 194
91-103
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 7, 1999 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 5, 1999 · Margin: +17 · Total: 217
117-100
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 1999 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
Celtics
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 18, 1999 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 1999 · Margin: -9 · Total: 197
94-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 15, 1999 · Margin: -10 · Total: 182
86-96
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1999 · Margin: -27 · Total: 203
88-115
@ New York Knicks
Dec 12, 1999 · Margin: -2 · Total: 196
97-99
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1999 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 8, 1999 · Margin: +25 · Total: 205
115-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 4, 1999 · Margin: -3 · Total: 151
74-77
vs Miami Heat
Dec 3, 1999 · Margin: +12 · Total: 180
96-84
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 27, 1999 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94