Final Score: Lakers 110 - Celtics 109
Thursday, February 5, 2009 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 | 52 | 44 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.2 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 83 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 108.9 | 101.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.1 | 91.5 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 82% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 76% | 92% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 4, 2009 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ New York Knicks
Feb 2, 2009 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 31, 2009 · Margin: +17 · Total: 213
115-98
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 30, 2009 · Margin: +13 · Total: 251
132-119
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 27, 2009 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 25, 2009 · Margin: +14 · Total: 184
99-85
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 22, 2009 · Margin: +20 · Total: 214
117-97
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 21, 2009 · Margin: +11 · Total: 205
108-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 19, 2009 · Margin: +17 · Total: 193
105-88
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 16, 2009 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
Celtics
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 3, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 1, 2009 · Margin: +8 · Total: 210
109-101
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 30, 2009 · Margin: +8 · Total: 164
86-78
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 2009 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 25, 2009 · Margin: +24 · Total: 224
124-100
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 22, 2009 · Margin: +10 · Total: 170
90-80
@ Miami Heat
Jan 21, 2009 · Margin: +15 · Total: 181
98-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 19, 2009 · Margin: +17 · Total: 191
104-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 17, 2009 · Margin: +20 · Total: 190
105-85
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 14, 2009 · Margin: +32 · Total: 204
118-86