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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 105.8 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 104 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 212
99-113
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 237
126-111
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 236
122-114
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 226
118-108
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
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
Celtics
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: -43 · Total: 277
117-160
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 234
122-112
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 247
116-131
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 23, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ 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