Final Score: Magic 81 - Lakers 92
Friday, December 6, 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 | 4 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.9 | 108.3 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 113 |
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 14 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 87.9 | 96.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.2 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 75% | 78% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 141
57-84
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 2, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 168
86-82
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -9 · Total: 191
91-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 154
79-75
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 188
88-100
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 149
76-73
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 176
90-86
vs New York Knicks
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 180
88-92
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
Lakers
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -26 · Total: 176
75-101
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 200
104-96
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 160
84-76
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 188
100-88
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 175
85-90
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 182
96-86
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 20, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 210
97-113
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 221
112-109