Final Score: Lakers 117 - Celtics 109
Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
41-22 Rating 1678
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
66%
34%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +2.0
Celtics
29-36 Rating 1398
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 44 36
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 108.5 107.2
Last meeting 105 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 63 65
Avg points scored 97.9 94.4
Avg points conceded 94.2 95.5
Win percentage 65% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 44%