Final Score: Pistons 122 - Lakers 138
Friday, December 14, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 112.9 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 124 |
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 108.9 | 113.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.0 | 110.0 |
| Win percentage | 31% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 13% | 81% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 205
102-103
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 233
109-124
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 202
93-109
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 232
114-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 258
134-124
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 187
89-98
@ New York Knicks
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 212
97-115
Lakers
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 249
131-118
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