Final Score: Celtics 102 - Lakers 109
Friday, December 27, 1996 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 | 32 | 36 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.6 | 109.3 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 94 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 95.5 | 98.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 101.8 | 95.7 |
| Win percentage | 21% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | 85% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
Lakers
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 195
108-87
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -15 · Total: 191
88-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 252
123-129
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 155
79-76
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 196
110-86
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 173
92-81
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -26 · Total: 176
75-101