Final Score: Lakers 95 - Celtics 98
Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
2-3 Rating 1745
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +0.4
Celtics
2-2 Rating 1597
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 42 35
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 108.7 107.8
Last meeting 81 99

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 5 4
Avg points scored 89.6 93.2
Avg points conceded 93.2 97.2
Win percentage 40% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 0%