Final Score: Lakers 113 - Knicks 87
Tuesday, December 9, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Knicks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
14-3 Rating 1763
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
83%
17%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.6
Knicks
5-15 Rating 1252
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Knicks
All-time wins 20 10
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 111.1 105.6
Last meeting 111 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Knicks
Games played 17 20
Avg points scored 117.4 98.7
Avg points conceded 105.5 104.1
Win percentage 82% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 50%