Final Score: Lakers 105 - Celtics 97
Monday, March 20, 2006 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 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.5 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 112 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 98.7 | 98.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.4 | 99.6 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 58% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 19, 2006 · Margin: -1 · Total: 191
95-96
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 17, 2006 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 15, 2006 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 14, 2006 · Margin: -16 · Total: 212
98-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 12, 2006 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 10, 2006 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Mar 8, 2006 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 6, 2006 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 4, 2006 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 3, 2006 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
Celtics
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 19, 2006 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Orlando Magic
Mar 17, 2006 · Margin: -7 · Total: 161
77-84
@ Miami Heat
Mar 16, 2006 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 14, 2006 · Margin: -17 · Total: 169
76-93
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 12, 2006 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 10, 2006 · Margin: -6 · Total: 178
86-92
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 8, 2006 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 7, 2006 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 5, 2006 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 3, 2006 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98