Final Score: Lakers 107 - Suns 96
Saturday, January 16, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
26-7 Rating 1828
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.2
Suns
13-19 Rating 1431
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 54 31
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 113.5 108.6
Last meeting 122 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 33 32
Avg points scored 112.5 108.1
Avg points conceded 105.4 110.9
Win percentage 79% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 56%