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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 107.2 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 99 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -30 · Total: 268
119-149
vs New York Knicks
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
@ New York Knicks
Feb 10, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 2, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 210
112-98
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 20, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 193
91-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 228
111-117
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 207
103-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 235
127-108
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109