Final Score: Lakers 116 - Knicks 105
Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 116.4 | 109.1 |
| Last meeting | 132 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 115.1 | 114.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.4 | 114.9 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 63% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 307
153-154
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
Knicks
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 28, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 27, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 191
98-93
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 25, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 215
110-105
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 23, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 21, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 246
114-132
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 18, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 241
117-124
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 15, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 239
110-129
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 13, 1980 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109