Final Score: Lakers 105 - Cavaliers 93
Friday, April 3, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 84 | 94 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 73 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 105.4 | 92.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.1 | 89.6 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 63% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 2, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 205
116-89
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 28, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 197
91-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: +23 · Total: 205
114-91
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 23, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 193
107-86
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 189
96-93
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 16, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 190
89-101
Cavaliers
@ Detroit Pistons
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Orlando Magic
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 179
97-82
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 175
88-87
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 26, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 171
85-86
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 21, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 179
100-79
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 19, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 175
90-85
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 178
96-82
vs New York Knicks
Mar 14, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85