Final Score: Lakers 101 - Celtics 104
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
28-27 Rating 1446
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +6.1
Celtics
29-28 Rating 1523
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 46 36
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 108.5 107.0
Last meeting 104 95

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 55 57
Avg points scored 98.0 101.0
Avg points conceded 99.0 100.2
Win percentage 51% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 68%