Final Score: Lakers 121 - Cavaliers 116
Tuesday, December 16, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
16-5 Rating 1755
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
74%
26%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.7
Cavaliers
9-11 Rating 1375
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Cavaliers
All-time wins 20 10
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 112.6 108.9
Last meeting 128 116

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Cavaliers
Games played 21 20
Avg points scored 115.8 102.3
Avg points conceded 106.0 108.2
Win percentage 76% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 67%