Final Score: Lakers 104 - Suns 101
Friday, December 25, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 110.4 | 110.2 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 97 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 114.3 | 106.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.8 | 101.7 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 85% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 234
124-110
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 235
115-120
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 240
122-118
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 240
124-116
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 200
102-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 225
119-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 200
96-104
Suns
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: +15 · Total: 221
118-103
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 182
95-87
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 212
108-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 178
81-97
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 203
98-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 261
127-134
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 231
110-121
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99