Final Score: Lakers 93 - Cavaliers 100
Thursday, March 18, 1999 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 | 31 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 105.2 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 93 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 98.6 | 87.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.9 | 87.0 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 64% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 16, 1999 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 14, 1999 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 12, 1999 · Margin: +11 · Total: 167
89-78
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 10, 1999 · Margin: +19 · Total: 169
94-75
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 9, 1999 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 7, 1999 · Margin: +8 · Total: 186
97-89
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 5, 1999 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 3, 1999 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 1, 1999 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 28, 1999 · Margin: +16 · Total: 196
106-90
Cavaliers
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1999 · Margin: +4 · Total: 168
86-82
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 15, 1999 · Margin: +4 · Total: 174
89-85
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 13, 1999 · Margin: -11 · Total: 189
89-100
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 10, 1999 · Margin: +13 · Total: 159
86-73
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 9, 1999 · Margin: -13 · Total: 163
75-88
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 6, 1999 · Margin: +17 · Total: 177
97-80
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 4, 1999 · Margin: -15 · Total: 183
84-99
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 2, 1999 · Margin: +17 · Total: 215
116-99
@ New York Knicks
Mar 1, 1999 · Margin: -7 · Total: 163
78-85
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 25, 1999 · Margin: -7 · Total: 155
74-81