Final Score: Lakers 100 - Suns 119
Saturday, December 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
20-11 Rating 1687
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Phoenix Suns +2.4
Suns
19-11 Rating 1605
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 7 8
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 110.1 109.9
Last meeting 130 122

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 31 30
Avg points scored 115.5 116.8
Avg points conceded 109.5 112.2
Win percentage 65% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 77%