Final Score: Lakers 119 - Suns 109
Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 87 | 60 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 110.4 | 107.8 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 106.3 | 98.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.2 | 94.5 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 72% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
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
Suns
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 156
87-69
vs Miami Heat
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 197
111-86
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 186
84-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 186
90-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 179
100-79
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 169
92-77
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 161
81-80
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 4, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 177
92-85