Final Score: Lakers 123 - Bulls 129
Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 84 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 96.6 | 102.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.0 | 88.7 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 87% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 90% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 155
79-76
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 196
110-86
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
Bulls
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 169
87-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +17 · Total: 189
103-86
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 186
89-97
vs Miami Heat
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 163
80-83
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 211
107-104
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
@ Dallas Mavericks
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 213
116-97
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 172
88-84