Final Score: Knicks 127 - Lakers 121
Sunday, February 23, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 107.4 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 98 |
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.9 | 95.4 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 79% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 148
64-84
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 20, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 196
109-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 18, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 189
95-94
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 13, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 180
96-84
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 140
75-65
Lakers
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 187
84-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 193
91-102
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 13, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 249
132-117
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 184
100-84
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