Final Score: Lakers 126 - Nuggets 118
Sunday, April 5, 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 | 38 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 125.2 | 119.2 |
| Last meeting | 143 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 117.7 | 116.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.3 | 117.5 |
| Win percentage | 80% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 68% | 66% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 3, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 2, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 231
117-114
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 31, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 207
111-96
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 28, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 232
123-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 26, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 239
128-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 24, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 201
93-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 250
129-121
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 20, 1987 · Margin: +32 · Total: 262
147-115
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 18, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 208
111-97
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 15, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
Nuggets
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 3, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 222
116-106
vs Golden State Warriors
Apr 2, 1987 · Margin: +36 · Total: 228
132-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 31, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 217
111-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 28, 1987 · Margin: -12 · Total: 230
109-121
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 26, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 236
123-113
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 24, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 247
128-119
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 23, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 240
118-122
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 21, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 20, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 18, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100