Final Score: Lakers 88 - Celtics 87
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Celtics

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
14-11 Rating 1610
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Boston Celtics +4.2
Celtics
14-10 Rating 1623
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Celtics
All-time wins 59 49
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.5 104.5
Last meeting 92 86

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Celtics
Games played 25 24
Avg points scored 93.2 90.8
Avg points conceded 91.0 86.5
Win percentage 56% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 62%