Final Score: Lakers 128 - Nuggets 130
Saturday, December 22, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 113.9 | 112.2 |
| Last meeting | 131 | 118 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 115.0 | 107.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.1 | 111.5 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 53% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 247
129-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 240
121-119
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 260
138-122
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
Nuggets
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 249
118-131
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