Final Score: Lakers 94 - Magic 96
Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.3 | 98.8 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 89 |
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 54 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 89.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.7 | 92.6 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 52% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 19, 1998 · Margin: +39 · Total: 223
131-92
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 213
103-110
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 222
105-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 237
122-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 199
112-87
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
Magic
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 184
93-91
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 16, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 166
85-81
vs New York Knicks
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 182
83-99
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 185
96-89
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: -19 · Total: 151
66-85
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 5, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 176
93-83
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 3, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 181
91-90
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88