Final Score: Cavaliers 94 - Lakers 84
Sunday, December 7, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.6 | 106.3 |
| Last meeting | 76 | 89 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 92.4 | 108.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 86.7 | 96.7 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 88% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 100% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 162
95-67
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 200
103-97
@ Charlotte Hornets
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 184
95-89
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 21, 1997 · Margin: +23 · Total: 183
103-80
vs Orlando Magic
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 149
72-77
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 149
70-79
Lakers
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 196
107-89
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 221
118-103
@ Miami Heat
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: +25 · Total: 211
118-93
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 216
121-95