Final Score: Jazz 84 - Lakers 104
Thursday, May 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Jazz @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Jazz
69-18 Rating 1959
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Utah Jazz +1.4
Lakers
59-29 Rating 1720
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Jazz Lakers
All-time wins 39 66
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 103.8 107.4
Last meeting 103 101

Key Season Stats

Stat Jazz Lakers
Games played 87 88
Avg points scored 103.0 99.6
Avg points conceded 94.1 95.5
Win percentage 79% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 77%