Final Score: Lakers 95 - Magic 90
Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 99.0 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 100 |
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 65 |
| Avg points scored | 101.2 | 98.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.2 | 96.3 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 68% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 16, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 15, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 244
125-119
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 13, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 219
112-107
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 11, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 206
97-109
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 9, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 7, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 182
97-85
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 6, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 182
97-85
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 4, 2001 · Margin: +15 · Total: 205
110-95
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 3, 2001 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 28, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
Magic
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 16, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 14, 2001 · Margin: +10 · Total: 184
97-87
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 13, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 10, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 198
105-93
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 8, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 181
84-97
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 7, 2001 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 5, 2001 · Margin: +14 · Total: 176
95-81
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 4, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 177
84-93
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 2, 2001 · Margin: +26 · Total: 214
120-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 28, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91