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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 108.5 | 109.5 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 118 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 176
99-77
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 183
100-83
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 170
77-93
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ Miami Heat
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 214
97-117
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 184
87-97
Lakers
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 177
94-83
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 187
83-104
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 208
119-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105