Final Score: Lakers 84 - Trail Blazers 88
Monday, January 6, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
25-9 Rating 1732
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +0.5
Trail Blazers
18-15 Rating 1585
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 79 61
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 110.7 109.7
Last meeting 120 119

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 34 33
Avg points scored 98.6 98.9
Avg points conceded 95.2 94.7
Win percentage 74% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 60%