Final Score: Lakers 108 - Suns 87
Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
19-9 Rating 1677
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +1.5
Suns
8-18 Rating 1435
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 85 60
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 110.4 108.1
Last meeting 102 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 28 26
Avg points scored 97.8 98.1
Avg points conceded 96.0 99.8
Win percentage 68% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 46%