Final Score: Celtics 108 - Lakers 102
Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Celtics @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Celtics
13-13 Rating 1374
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
9%
91%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +12.4
Lakers
22-6 Rating 1792
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Celtics Lakers
All-time wins 32 38
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 108.5 109.5
Last meeting 103 118

Key Season Stats

Stat Celtics Lakers
Games played 26 28
Avg points scored 95.2 105.9
Avg points conceded 97.2 97.1
Win percentage 50% 79%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 92%