Final Score: Suns 87 - Lakers 97
Thursday, January 28, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Suns @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Suns
24-16 Rating 1596
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.1
Lakers
30-12 Rating 1713
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Suns Lakers
All-time wins 19 19
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 109.9 110.3
Last meeting 101 104

Key Season Stats

Stat Suns Lakers
Games played 40 42
Avg points scored 105.3 114.6
Avg points conceded 100.8 109.5
Win percentage 60% 71%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 75%