Final Score: Lakers 97 - Timberwolves 88
Friday, December 17, 1999 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 31 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 95.2 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 89 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 19 |
| Avg points scored | 96.7 | 95.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.2 | 97.2 |
| Win percentage | 79% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 55% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 16, 1999 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1999 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1999 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 11, 1999 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1999 · Margin: -12 · Total: 194
91-103
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 7, 1999 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 5, 1999 · Margin: +17 · Total: 217
117-100
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 1999 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 1, 1999 · Margin: +18 · Total: 168
93-75
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 30, 1999 · Margin: +24 · Total: 178
101-77
Timberwolves
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 15, 1999 · Margin: -5 · Total: 201
98-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 14, 1999 · Margin: -11 · Total: 199
94-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1999 · Margin: -28 · Total: 180
76-104
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1999 · Margin: -4 · Total: 176
86-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 8, 1999 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 4, 1999 · Margin: -19 · Total: 187
84-103
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 2, 1999 · Margin: -10 · Total: 196
93-103
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 30, 1999 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 27, 1999 · Margin: +31 · Total: 195
113-82
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 26, 1999 · Margin: -9 · Total: 219
105-114