Final Score: Lakers 114 - Pistons 119
Saturday, December 13, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
16-4 Rating 1776
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.7
Pistons
9-8 Rating 1562
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 22 9
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 117.4 111.2
Last meeting 115 118

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 20 17
Avg points scored 115.9 107.4
Avg points conceded 105.3 105.5
Win percentage 80% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 64%