Final Score: Timberwolves 86 - Lakers 110
Sunday, December 8, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 95.5 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 91 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 18 | 21 |
| Avg points scored | 91.0 | 95.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.6 | 94.2 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 80% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -31 · Total: 203
86-117
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 149
79-70
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 203
98-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ Orlando Magic
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 176
86-90
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: -29 · Total: 215
93-122
Lakers
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 173
92-81
@ 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