Final Score: Lakers 101 - Kings 98
Tuesday, November 4, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Kings

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
1-0 Rating 1700
Form: LWLLW
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.2
Kings
0-2 Rating 1384
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Kings
All-time wins 86 23
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 111.2 104.8
Last meeting 108 99

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Kings
Games played 1 2
Avg points scored 104.0 86.5
Avg points conceded 87.0 95.0
Win percentage 100% 0%
Away win % / Home win % - 0%