Final Score: Lakers 128 - Nuggets 122
Wednesday, February 18, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 36 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 124.8 | 119.3 |
| Last meeting | 147 | 109 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 52 |
| Avg points scored | 116.9 | 116.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.9 | 119.2 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 69% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 17, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 15, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 13, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 10, 1987 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 5, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 209
104-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 4, 1987 · Margin: +36 · Total: 220
128-92
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 2, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 202
99-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 30, 1987 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 28, 1987 · Margin: -24 · Total: 226
101-125
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 27, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100
Nuggets
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 17, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 257
126-131
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 14, 1987 · Margin: +16 · Total: 242
129-113
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 12, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 236
115-121
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 10, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 224
105-119
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 5, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 213
100-113
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 3, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 212
107-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 2, 1987 · Margin: +28 · Total: 252
140-112
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 31, 1987 · Margin: +29 · Total: 255
142-113
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 29, 1987 · Margin: -30 · Total: 234
102-132
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 26, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 286
141-145