Final Score: Lakers 100 - Celtics 103
Wednesday, February 1, 1978 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 | 2 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.3 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 97 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 45 |
| Avg points scored | 108.3 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.1 | 109.2 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 57% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 223
116-107
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 220
121-99
vs New York Knicks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 216
106-110
Celtics
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 246
130-116
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 179
91-88
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94