Final Score: Lakers 96 - Suns 113
Saturday, December 25, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.0 | 109.3 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 105 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 108.2 | 102.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.8 | 102.7 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 186
97-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +13 · Total: 223
118-105
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 15, 1976 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +29 · Total: 195
112-83
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1976 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: -8 · Total: 170
81-89
Suns
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 179
89-90
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1976 · Margin: -10 · Total: 184
87-97
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +15 · Total: 197
106-91
@ New York Knicks
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 10, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: +21 · Total: 211
116-95
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98