Final Score: Celtics 111 - Lakers 122
Sunday, March 18, 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 | 8 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 107.5 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 106 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 70 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 113.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.6 | 109.7 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 77% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
@ 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
Lakers
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 237
112-125
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 231
111-120
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
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