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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 46 | 36 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.5 | 107.0 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 95 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New York Knicks
Feb 28, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 27, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 25, 2005 · Margin: -21 · Total: 201
90-111
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 23, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 169
86-83
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 22, 2005 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 15, 2005 · Margin: +7 · Total: 197
102-95
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 13, 2005 · Margin: -14 · Total: 192
89-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 10, 2005 · Margin: -22 · Total: 184
81-103
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 9, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 7, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
Celtics
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 27, 2005 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 25, 2005 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 23, 2005 · Margin: -21 · Total: 193
86-107
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 22, 2005 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 16, 2005 · Margin: +2 · Total: 178
90-88
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 13, 2005 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
vs New York Knicks
Feb 11, 2005 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 9, 2005 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 8, 2005 · Margin: -24 · Total: 218
97-121
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 6, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100