Final Score: Celtics 122 - Lakers 141
Thursday, June 4, 1987 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 | 22 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.0 | 110.4 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 126 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 100 | 95 |
| Avg points scored | 112.8 | 118.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 108.5 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 81% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 92% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jun 2, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs Detroit Pistons
May 30, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 231
117-114
@ Detroit Pistons
May 28, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
vs Detroit Pistons
May 26, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
@ Detroit Pistons
May 24, 1987 · Margin: -26 · Total: 264
119-145
@ Detroit Pistons
May 23, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 226
104-122
vs Detroit Pistons
May 21, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Detroit Pistons
May 19, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
vs Milwaukee Bucks
May 17, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
@ Milwaukee Bucks
May 15, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 232
111-121
Lakers
vs Boston Celtics
Jun 2, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 239
126-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 25, 1987 · Margin: +31 · Total: 235
133-102
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 23, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 243
122-121
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 19, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
May 16, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
vs Golden State Warriors
May 12, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 224
118-106
@ Golden State Warriors
May 10, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 250
121-129
@ Golden State Warriors
May 9, 1987 · Margin: +25 · Total: 241
133-108
vs Golden State Warriors
May 7, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 217
116-101
vs Golden State Warriors
May 5, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 241
125-116