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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.6 | 108.9 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 116 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 209
93-116
@ New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: +26 · Total: 200
113-87
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
Cavaliers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 243
123-120
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -21 · Total: 209
94-115
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -24 · Total: 220
98-122
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 174
88-86
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 218
113-105
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
@ New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 178
90-88
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 22, 1986 · Margin: -9 · Total: 177
84-93
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 20, 1986 · Margin: -19 · Total: 197
89-108