Final Score: Knicks 87 - Lakers 96
Tuesday, February 17, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 108.8 | 116.4 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 116 |
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 108.7 | 110.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.4 | 106.4 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 77% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +28 · Total: 212
120-92
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 12, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 218
116-102
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 3, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 29, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 26, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 24, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
Lakers
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 206
107-99
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 11, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 4, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 29, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 222
118-104
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 26, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 23, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 215
110-105