Final Score: Heat 99 - Lakers 108
Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 95.3 | 106.0 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 86 |
| Stat | Heat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 95.0 | 106.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.1 | 98.5 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 79% |
Recent Results
Heat
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 144
76-68
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 186
96-90
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +19 · Total: 177
98-79
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 171
99-72
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 161
77-84
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 162
88-74
Lakers
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 246
132-114
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
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