Final Score: Lakers 99 - Trail Blazers 105
Monday, December 8, 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 | 82 | 65 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.0 | 108.9 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 91 |
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 18 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 96.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.6 | 91.9 |
| Win percentage | 83% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 78% | 50% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
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
Trail Blazers
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 171
94-77
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 177
88-89
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 187
89-98
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 186
96-90
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 24, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 181
91-90
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 180
87-93
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 20, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 180
93-87
@ Charlotte Hornets
Nov 19, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 198
92-106
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 17, 1997 · Margin: +45 · Total: 195
120-75
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 15, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87