Final Score: Lakers 125 - Clippers 115
Friday, January 9, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 85 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 114.2 | 106.1 |
| Last meeting | 118 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 105.8 | 95.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.5 | 101.6 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 26% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 38% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 4, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 222
116-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 177
94-83
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
Clippers
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 212
110-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 194
89-105
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 232
114-118
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 176
77-99
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 183
91-92
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 160
82-78