Final Score: Celtics 105 - Lakers 123
Friday, December 28, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
28-8 Rating 1682
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Lakers
26-13 Rating 1640
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Lakers
All-time wins 8 6
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 106.3 108.6
Last meeting 111 122

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Lakers
Games played 36 39
Avg points scored 112.2 115.1
Avg points conceded 104.8 111.5
Win percentage 78% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 63% 85%