Final Score: Magic 89 - Lakers 92
Monday, January 19, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.4 | 106.1 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 84 |
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 89.9 | 106.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.1 | 98.5 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 80% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 197
86-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 182
98-84
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 164
83-81
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 143
69-74
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 172
84-88
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 152
71-81
Lakers
vs Miami Heat
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
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