Final Score: Lakers 95 - Trail Blazers 91
Friday, May 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Trail Blazers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 81 | 65 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 110.1 | 109.0 |
| Last meeting | 90 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 85 | 85 |
| Avg points scored | 99.9 | 98.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.5 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 71% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 30, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 27, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 200
107-93
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 25, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 172
95-77
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 20, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 196
96-100
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 18, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 218
123-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 17, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 13, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 11, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Utah Jazz
Apr 9, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 190
89-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Apr 8, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 194
109-85
Trail Blazers
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 30, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 27, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 25, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 172
77-95
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 20, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 17, 1997 · Margin: +32 · Total: 178
105-73
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 16, 1997 · Margin: +44 · Total: 170
107-63
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 179
98-81
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 8, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 169
82-87
@ Denver Nuggets
Apr 7, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 5, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 189
90-99