Final Score: Lakers 108 - Thunder 99
Sunday, January 14, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Thunder
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.7 | 105.5 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 113.7 | 106.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.7 | 102.5 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 72% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
@ 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
Thunder
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 216
118-98
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 239
123-116
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 1, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 207
97-110
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 211
119-92
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 225
122-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 241
118-123
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103