Final Score: Lakers 92 - Thunder 68
Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Thunder
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 86 | 59 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 104.9 | 104.2 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 87 | 88 |
| Avg points scored | 105.3 | 100.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.0 | 93.2 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 66% | 84% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 4, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 198
92-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 30, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 209
110-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 28, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 26, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 24, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 19, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 200
102-98
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 17, 1998 · Margin: +29 · Total: 219
124-95
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 206
111-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 13, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 174
99-75
@ Golden State Warriors
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 180
96-84
Thunder
vs Los Angeles Lakers
May 4, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 198
106-92
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
May 2, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 181
97-84
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 30, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 180
92-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 28, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 26, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 24, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 191
108-83
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 19, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 17, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 208
110-98
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 12, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 198
103-95