Final Score: Celtics 83 - Lakers 92
Thursday, December 25, 2008 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 | 44 | 51 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.5 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 131 | 92 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 102.3 | 107.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.4 | 97.5 |
| Win percentage | 93% | 82% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 91% | 93% |
Recent Results
Celtics
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 201
110-91
vs New York Knicks
Dec 21, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 229
124-105
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: +18 · Total: 234
126-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 191
100-91
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 176
94-82
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 2008 · Margin: +34 · Total: 210
122-88
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 239
122-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +15 · Total: 171
93-78
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
Lakers
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 201
105-96
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Miami Heat
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
vs New York Knicks
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 184
98-86
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92