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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 94.8 |
| Last meeting | 94 | 85 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 20, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 165
89-76
@ 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
Heat
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 184
93-91
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 181
101-80
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 170
88-82
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 158
76-82
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 151
79-72
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 191
95-96