Final Score: Lakers 120 - Suns 115
Sunday, April 18, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
56-25 Rating 1718
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Phoenix Suns +2.2
Suns
46-35 Rating 1633
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 20 20
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 109.7 109.3
Last meeting 99 109

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 81 81
Avg points scored 114.6 106.0
Avg points conceded 109.7 102.5
Win percentage 69% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 78%