Final Score: Lakers 97 - Heat 98
Friday, March 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
45-21 Rating 1660
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +6.3
Heat
49-17 Rating 1786
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 15 4
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.5 94.8
Last meeting 94 85

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Heat
Games played 66 66
Avg points scored 99.8 94.7
Avg points conceded 96.1 89.1
Win percentage 68% 74%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 71%