Final Score: Cavaliers 107 - Lakers 117
Sunday, November 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 104.9 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 111 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 11 | 9 |
| Avg points scored | 108.7 | 119.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.9 | 110.6 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 100% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 4, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 203
93-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 1, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 229
107-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Oct 31, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119
vs Golden State Warriors
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Oct 27, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 231
108-123
@ Detroit Pistons
Oct 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
vs Utah Jazz
Oct 24, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 226
122-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Oct 21, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Oct 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 224
113-111
Lakers
vs New York Knicks
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 271
147-124
vs Denver Nuggets
Oct 31, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 241
134-107
vs Washington Wizards
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 202
109-93
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 27, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 24, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 247
123-124
vs San Antonio Spurs
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 255
134-121
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Oct 17, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 224
111-113
@ Brooklyn Nets
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 212
102-110
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 16, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 213
102-111