Final Score: Lakers 106 - Knicks 94
Tuesday, January 9, 1979 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 | 8 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.5 | 108.7 |
| Last meeting | 147 | 124 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 114.2 | 107.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.3 | 108.5 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 64% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 213
118-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 248
123-125
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 242
127-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 219
100-119
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
Knicks
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 220
103-117
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 216
102-114
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -22 · Total: 236
107-129
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 232
130-102