Final Score: Lakers 107 - Bulls 97
Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 102.6 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 122 |
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 66 |
| Avg points scored | 110.3 | 108.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.0 | 107.9 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 59% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New York Knicks
Feb 22, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 189
96-93
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 20, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 217
107-110
vs New York Knicks
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
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
Bulls
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 22, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 237
116-121
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 20, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: -33 · Total: 223
95-128
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 251
134-117
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 11, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 268
133-135
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 10, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -19 · Total: 237
109-128
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90