Final Score: Nuggets 118 - Lakers 131
Sunday, December 9, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 111.9 | 112.9 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 135 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 105.9 | 113.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.4 | 109.8 |
| Win percentage | 34% | 66% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 80% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 230
123-107
@ New York Knicks
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 245
118-127
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 216
97-119
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 189
105-84
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: +33 · Total: 215
124-91
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: -17 · Total: 201
92-109
Lakers
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 224
108-116
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 207
100-107
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 240
122-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 229
110-119
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114