Final Score: Lakers 119 - Suns 97
Friday, March 8, 1996 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 | 81 | 60 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 110.5 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 96 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 59 |
| Avg points scored | 102.8 | 104.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.4 | 104.0 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 52% | 55% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 7, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 191
102-89
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 3, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 1, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 28, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 179
99-80
vs New York Knicks
Feb 26, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 24, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 23, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 202
114-88
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 21, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 20, 1996 · Margin: +17 · Total: 225
121-104
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 16, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 233
119-114
Suns
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 7, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 5, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 203
108-95
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 3, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 1, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 28, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 210
117-93
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 26, 1996 · Margin: -23 · Total: 197
87-110
vs New York Knicks
Feb 25, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 218
113-105
vs Toronto Raptors
Feb 23, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 215
110-105
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 21, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 227
120-107
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 19, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 192
98-94