Final Score: Lakers 109 - Timberwolves 96
Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 95.0 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 93 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 21 |
| Avg points scored | 107.0 | 101.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.7 | 101.2 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 45% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 208
119-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
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
Timberwolves
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 217
103-114
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 184
90-94
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 193
106-87
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 179
84-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 186
90-96
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 24, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 257
124-133