Final Score: Lakers 127 - Heat 87
Wednesday, March 8, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 0 |
| Average points | 128.0 | 88.5 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 86 |
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 57 |
| Avg points scored | 114.0 | 97.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.3 | 109.4 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 14% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 23% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 7, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 5, 1989 · Margin: -5 · Total: 171
83-88
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 3, 1989 · Margin: +22 · Total: 256
139-117
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 1, 1989 · Margin: +21 · Total: 263
142-121
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 26, 1989 · Margin: +12 · Total: 256
134-122
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 24, 1989 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 22, 1989 · Margin: -26 · Total: 184
79-105
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 19, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 229
119-110
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 16, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
Heat
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 5, 1989 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 3, 1989 · Margin: -12 · Total: 202
95-107
@ New York Knicks
Mar 2, 1989 · Margin: -9 · Total: 255
123-132
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 28, 1989 · Margin: -1 · Total: 221
110-111
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 26, 1989 · Margin: -22 · Total: 226
102-124
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 24, 1989 · Margin: +20 · Total: 202
111-91
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 22, 1989 · Margin: -31 · Total: 247
108-139
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 19, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 239
124-115
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 17, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102