Final Score: Lakers 135 - Knicks 117
Tuesday, March 14, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.5 | 106.5 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 108 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 66 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 110.3 | 112.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.4 | 112.7 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 77% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 240
128-112
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 11, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 245
128-117
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 251
124-127
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 249
122-127
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 208
115-93
Knicks
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 11, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 237
115-122
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 252
125-127
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 7, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 206
94-112
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 2, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 245
128-117
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: +15 · Total: 261
138-123
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 237
122-115
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 242
122-120