Final Score: Lakers 111 - Cavaliers 117
Tuesday, February 13, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 103 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 113.8 | 105.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.6 | 108.2 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 54% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 207
103-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 235
127-108
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -35 · Total: 235
100-135
vs New York Knicks
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +24 · Total: 272
148-124
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
Cavaliers
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -35 · Total: 237
101-136
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 225
105-120
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 2, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 210
98-112
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 221
110-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 237
123-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107