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
Lakers
44-21 Rating 1632
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5
Cavaliers
35-30 Rating 1536
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Cavaliers
All-time wins 29 22
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 106.6 106.2
Last meeting 84 103

Key Season Stats

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%