Final Score: Lakers 104 - Timberwolves 99
Sunday, April 8, 2001 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 | 36 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.5 | 94.9 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 96 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 77 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 100.1 | 97.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.4 | 94.8 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 74% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 6, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 5, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 188
100-88
@ Utah Jazz
Apr 3, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 184
96-88
vs New York Knicks
Apr 1, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 157
78-79
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 30, 2001 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 28, 2001 · Margin: -24 · Total: 192
84-108
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 26, 2001 · Margin: -21 · Total: 187
83-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 25, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 156
84-72
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 23, 2001 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 21, 2001 · Margin: -7 · Total: 207
100-107
Timberwolves
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 6, 2001 · Margin: +13 · Total: 189
101-88
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 4, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 162
83-79
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 1, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 30, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 208
98-110
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 28, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 187
93-94
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 25, 2001 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 23, 2001 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 21, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 206
109-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 18, 2001 · Margin: +15 · Total: 167
91-76
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 15, 2001 · Margin: -20 · Total: 186
83-103