Final Score: Lakers 81 - Celtics 99
Friday, April 5, 2002 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 | 42 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.1 | 107.9 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 109 |
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 75 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 101.1 | 96.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.9 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 62% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 3, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 2, 2002 · Margin: +20 · Total: 206
113-93
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 31, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 29, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 170
91-79
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 27, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 26, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 24, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 22, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 176
94-82
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 20, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 198
90-108
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 19, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 212
98-114
Celtics
@ Indiana Pacers
Apr 2, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 31, 2002 · Margin: +30 · Total: 190
110-80
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 29, 2002 · Margin: -26 · Total: 190
82-108
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 27, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 201
102-99
@ Miami Heat
Mar 25, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 169
87-82
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 24, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 210
101-109
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 22, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 20, 2002 · Margin: +26 · Total: 166
96-70
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 18, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 191
91-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 16, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111