Final Score: Lakers 117 - Nets 106
Thursday, April 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
52-20 Rating 1798
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
66%
34%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +2.4
Nets
37-35 Rating 1512
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nets
All-time wins 37 12
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 110.5 104.1
Last meeting 95 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nets
Games played 72 72
Avg points scored 105.2 98.2
Avg points conceded 97.9 96.6
Win percentage 72% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 63% 64%