Final Score: Lakers 117 - Nets 116
Friday, January 12, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.9 | 98.7 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 113.6 | 109.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.5 | 113.8 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 55% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ 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
Nets
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 214
104-110
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 237
125-112
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 249
122-127
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 263
126-137
vs New York Knicks
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 219
104-115
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 213
105-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 225
104-121