Final Score: Lakers 153 - Cavaliers 154
Tuesday, January 29, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.1 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 140 | 126 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 114.5 | 114.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.8 | 113.9 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 69% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 25, 1980 · Margin: +21 · Total: 227
124-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 24, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs New York Knicks
Jan 21, 1980 · Margin: +18 · Total: 246
132-114
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 18, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 16, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 15, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 13, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 223
123-100
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 27, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 23, 1980 · Margin: -14 · Total: 220
103-117
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 22, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 205
114-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 19, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 17, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 228
116-112
@ New York Knicks
Jan 15, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 239
129-110
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 12, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 225
109-116
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111