Final Score: Lakers 83 - Bulls 104
Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 29 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 104.3 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 90 |
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 107.0 | 91.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.7 | 86.3 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 91% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
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
Bulls
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 167
97-70
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 156
77-79
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
vs New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 182
100-82
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 146
84-62
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 184
97-87
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 181
90-91