Final Score: Lakers 96 - Trail Blazers 100
Sunday, April 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
56-25 Rating 1719
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +2.5
Trail Blazers
48-33 Rating 1640
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 79 63
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 110.4 109.5
Last meeting 98 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 81 81
Avg points scored 100.0 98.9
Avg points conceded 95.7 94.8
Win percentage 69% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 70%