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
Lakers
11-6 Rating 1694
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +2.3
Celtics
11-7 Rating 1611
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 25 24
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 110.7 109.2
Last meeting 106 93

Key Season Stats

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%