Final Score: Lakers 117 - Celtics 110
Friday, December 12, 1986 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 | 19 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 110.0 | 109.0 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 105 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 19 | 19 |
| Avg points scored | 115.8 | 110.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.1 | 103.9 |
| Win percentage | 79% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 91% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 209
93-116
@ New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: +26 · Total: 200
113-87
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: +32 · Total: 232
132-100
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1986 · Margin: +22 · Total: 252
137-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +34 · Total: 218
126-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 23, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
Celtics
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 207
111-96
vs New York Knicks
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 22, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 21, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 255
135-120