Final Score: Lakers 105 - Pistons 95
Wednesday, February 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.8 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 104 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 108.5 | 106.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.8 | 107.3 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 60% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 237
132-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ 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
Pistons
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 217
102-115
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 247
127-120
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 226
108-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100