Final Score: Magic 98 - Lakers 97
Sunday, March 17, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.6 | 108.8 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 119 |
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 62 |
| Avg points scored | 104.2 | 103.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.3 | 99.5 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 73% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 15, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 13, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 199
99-100
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 12, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 203
93-110
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 10, 1996 · Margin: +16 · Total: 228
122-106
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 8, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 5, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 220
123-97
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 4, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 2, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 204
115-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 29, 1996 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
vs Miami Heat
Feb 28, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 228
116-112
Lakers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 15, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 212
117-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 12, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 8, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 216
119-97
@ 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