Final Score: Lakers 96 - Suns 111
Monday, December 26, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 59 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.4 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 125 | 111 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 112.0 | 117.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.1 | 113.1 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 85% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1988 · Margin: -14 · Total: 188
87-101
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 222
120-102
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: -13 · Total: 219
103-116
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 18, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 225
110-115
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 16, 1988 · Margin: -14 · Total: 206
96-110
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 231
113-118
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 236
125-111
Suns
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 226
119-107
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 22, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 244
126-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 238
128-110
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: -18 · Total: 212
97-115
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 16, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 257
132-125
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 242
116-126
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 9, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 215
110-105
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 7, 1988 · Margin: -14 · Total: 236
111-125
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 1988 · Margin: +38 · Total: 222
130-92
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 3, 1988 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106