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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 111.1 | 105.6 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 88 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: +32 · Total: 232
132-100
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1986 · Margin: +22 · Total: 252
137-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +34 · Total: 218
126-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 23, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 206
111-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 19, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 225
117-108
Knicks
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 186
95-91
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -24 · Total: 224
100-124
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 25, 1986 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 22, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 21, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 19, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 192
94-98