Final Score: Lakers 124 - Jazz 116
Thursday, December 27, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Jazz
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.2 | 106.4 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 118 |
| Stat | Lakers | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 114.9 | 102.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.4 | 108.9 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 28% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 44% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 229
111-118
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 258
128-130
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
Jazz
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 242
118-124
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 208
98-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 216
99-117
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -25 · Total: 183
79-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 190
87-103
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: +30 · Total: 258
144-114
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 222
119-103