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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 85 | 60 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 110.4 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 88 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -15 · Total: 191
88-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 252
123-129
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
Suns
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 213
105-108
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 182
95-87
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +17 · Total: 169
93-76
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 199
106-93
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95