Final Score: Lakers 115 - Celtics 114
Friday, December 11, 1987 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 | 25 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.7 | 109.2 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 93 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 17 | 18 |
| Avg points scored | 113.5 | 110.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.5 | 110.4 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 78% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 232
112-120
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 179
98-81
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 168
83-85
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 245
125-120
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 246
127-119
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 24, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 22, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 240
116-124
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 20, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 235
119-116
Celtics
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 243
119-124
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -23 · Total: 233
105-128
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +31 · Total: 229
130-99
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 226
106-120
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 209
97-112
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 23, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 20, 1987 · Margin: -31 · Total: 201
85-116