Final Score: Lakers 132 - Nuggets 131
Sunday, February 21, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 118.1 | 116.4 |
| Last meeting | 139 | 140 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 52 |
| Avg points scored | 113.1 | 124.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.7 | 124.8 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 65% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 19, 1982 · Margin: +20 · Total: 232
126-106
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 16, 1982 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 14, 1982 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 12, 1982 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 10, 1982 · Margin: -23 · Total: 227
102-125
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 9, 1982 · Margin: +13 · Total: 247
130-117
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 7, 1982 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 5, 1982 · Margin: +3 · Total: 177
90-87
vs New York Knicks
Feb 3, 1982 · Margin: -4 · Total: 192
94-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 2, 1982 · Margin: -2 · Total: 236
117-119
Nuggets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 19, 1982 · Margin: -5 · Total: 247
121-126
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 16, 1982 · Margin: +13 · Total: 225
119-106
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 15, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 279
145-134
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 13, 1982 · Margin: +17 · Total: 275
146-129
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 10, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 299
148-151
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 7, 1982 · Margin: +9 · Total: 239
124-115
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 5, 1982 · Margin: -1 · Total: 289
144-145
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 4, 1982 · Margin: -17 · Total: 245
114-131
vs New York Knicks
Feb 2, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 245
128-117
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 27, 1982 · Margin: +14 · Total: 246
130-116