Final Score: Lakers 98 - Nets 81
Tuesday, December 8, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.0 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 126 | 115 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 14 |
| Avg points scored | 114.6 | 103.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.5 | 116.6 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 14% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 29% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
@ 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
Nets
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -37 · Total: 241
102-139
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -31 · Total: 229
99-130
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 239
115-124
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 29, 1987 · Margin: -21 · Total: 229
104-125
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 26, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 212
102-110
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 24, 1987 · Margin: -28 · Total: 236
104-132
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 21, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 204
97-107
vs New York Knicks
Nov 19, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 17, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111