Final Score: Lakers 105 - Nets 99
Friday, February 3, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 95.5 |
| Last meeting | 129 | 117 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 108.1 | 104.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.0 | 112.8 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 18% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 28% | 30% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 223
116-107
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 220
121-99
vs New York Knicks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
Nets
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -21 · Total: 227
103-124
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -31 · Total: 231
100-131
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: -35 · Total: 189
77-112
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -26 · Total: 228
101-127
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 232
112-120
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 256
120-136