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
Lakers
18-5 Rating 1748
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Chicago Bulls +4.3
Bulls
14-9 Rating 1782
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 33 29
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 103.9 104.3
Last meeting 106 90

Key Season Stats

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%