Final Score: Lakers 111 - Celtics 98
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
27-18 Rating 1553
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
71%
29%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.8
Celtics
12-32 Rating 1211
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 47 38
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 108.4 107.0
Last meeting 105 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 45 44
Avg points scored 104.2 96.7
Avg points conceded 102.9 99.6
Win percentage 60% 27%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 19%