Final Score: Lakers 95 - Cavaliers 97
Saturday, December 5, 1987 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 | 22 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.2 | 109.4 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 118 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 14 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 116.0 | 104.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.4 | 105.8 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 43% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 168
83-85
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 245
125-120
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 246
127-119
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 24, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 22, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 240
116-124
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 20, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 235
119-116
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 17, 1987 · Margin: +27 · Total: 257
142-115
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 15, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 277
147-130
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 14, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 228
118-110
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
@ New York Knicks
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
vs New York Knicks
Nov 25, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 24, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 212
104-108
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 21, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 189
101-88
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 19, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 17, 1987 · Margin: +21 · Total: 197
109-88
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 14, 1987 · Margin: -15 · Total: 241
113-128
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 13, 1987 · Margin: -14 · Total: 242
114-128