Final Score: Lakers 89 - Cavaliers 76
Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 29 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 106.6 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 84 | 103 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 65 |
| Avg points scored | 99.9 | 87.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.4 | 85.2 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 65% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 207
113-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 210
109-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 201
90-111
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 194
102-92
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 186
85-101
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 161
75-86
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 229
122-107
Cavaliers
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 162
72-90
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -23 · Total: 169
73-96
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 8, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 163
85-78
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 181
88-93
@ New York Knicks
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81