Final Score: Lakers 106 - Celtics 108
Sunday, March 11, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
40-26 Rating 1591
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +1.6
Celtics
25-40 Rating 1341
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 5 7
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.7 105.8
Last meeting 113 104

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 66 65
Avg points scored 113.1 107.3
Avg points conceded 109.4 111.7
Win percentage 61% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 52%