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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 35 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.7 | 107.8 |
| Last meeting | 81 | 99 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 5, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 159
70-89
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 3, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 1, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Oct 30, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
vs San Antonio Spurs
Oct 29, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 169
82-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jun 12, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jun 9, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jun 7, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 189
106-83
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jun 5, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
@ Sacramento Kings
Jun 2, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
Celtics
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 6, 2002 · Margin: +22 · Total: 160
91-69
@ New York Knicks
Nov 2, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
@ Washington Wizards
Oct 31, 2002 · Margin: -45 · Total: 183
69-114
vs Chicago Bulls
Oct 30, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 31, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 184
88-96
@ Brooklyn Nets
May 29, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 27, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
May 25, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
@ Brooklyn Nets
May 21, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
@ Brooklyn Nets
May 19, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 201
97-104