Final Score: Lakers 100 - Timberwolves 84
Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 24 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 95.4 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 103 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 48 |
| Avg points scored | 99.3 | 95.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.0 | 97.2 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 68% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 196
106-90
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 194
86-108
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 228
129-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 185
102-83
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 211
114-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 18, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
Timberwolves
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 189
103-86
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 192
97-95
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 30, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 174
92-82
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 179
88-91
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 195
94-101
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 171
95-76
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 179
96-83