Final Score: Lakers 97 - Bulls 95
Tuesday, April 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 98.9 | 101.5 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 77 | 79 |
| Avg points scored | 113.6 | 104.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.2 | 108.8 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 37% | 46% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 223
111-112
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 30, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 237
124-113
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 236
113-123
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 23, 1979 · Margin: +37 · Total: 275
156-119
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 224
110-114
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 237
112-125
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 231
111-120
Bulls
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 31, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 30, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 226
121-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 238
116-122
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ New York Knicks
Mar 24, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 291
148-143
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 23, 1979 · Margin: +17 · Total: 215
116-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 219
105-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 217
103-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 17, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 194
88-106