Final Score: Celtics 87 - Lakers 86
Thursday, February 18, 2010 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 | 54 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 106.1 | 107.0 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 90 |
| Stat | Celtics | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 98.7 | 103.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 87% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 16, 2010 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 10, 2010 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 7, 2010 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 5, 2010 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Miami Heat
Feb 3, 2010 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 1, 2010 · Margin: +11 · Total: 187
99-88
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 31, 2010 · Margin: -1 · Total: 179
89-90
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 29, 2010 · Margin: -9 · Total: 191
91-100
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 28, 2010 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 25, 2010 · Margin: +6 · Total: 184
95-89
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 16, 2010 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 10, 2010 · Margin: +15 · Total: 177
96-81
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 8, 2010 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 6, 2010 · Margin: +17 · Total: 181
99-82
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 5, 2010 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 3, 2010 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 1, 2010 · Margin: -2 · Total: 188
93-95
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 31, 2010 · Margin: +1 · Total: 179
90-89
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 29, 2010 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 27, 2010 · Margin: +22 · Total: 214
118-96