Final Score: Suns 122 - Lakers 130
Friday, December 1, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 109.1 | 108.7 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 128 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 116.7 | 118.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.9 | 111.2 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 91% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 236
112-124
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 234
125-109
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 244
125-119
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 250
128-122
Lakers
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 230
121-109
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 256
137-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 240
134-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127