Final Score: Lakers 96 - Celtics 110
Friday, December 16, 1988 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 | 27 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 110.8 | 109.2 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 21 |
| Avg points scored | 114.0 | 106.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.7 | 106.1 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 231
113-118
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 236
125-111
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 4, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 231
119-112
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 2, 1988 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 30, 1988 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 28, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 213
109-104
Celtics
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 228
121-107
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 7, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 6, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 2, 1988 · Margin: -28 · Total: 196
84-112
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 30, 1988 · Margin: +33 · Total: 233
133-100
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 29, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 26, 1988 · Margin: -13 · Total: 195
91-104
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 25, 1988 · Margin: +19 · Total: 211
115-96