Final Score: Celtics 104 - Lakers 113
Friday, February 23, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
24-34 Rating 1443
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
22%
78%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.7
Lakers
36-24 Rating 1621
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Lakers
All-time wins 7 4
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 105.9 107.2
Last meeting 89 99

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Lakers
Games played 58 60
Avg points scored 106.7 113.3
Avg points conceded 110.2 109.4
Win percentage 41% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 79%