Final Score: Suns 105 - Lakers 113
Sunday, December 30, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.0 | 109.7 |
| Last meeting | 126 | 112 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 108.8 | 115.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.1 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 86% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 230
118-112
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 218
119-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 216
117-99
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 231
126-105
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 234
121-113
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +24 · Total: 222
123-99
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 213
96-117
Lakers
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 228
123-105
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 240
124-116
@ 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