Final Score: Lakers 87 - Nuggets 86
Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 83 | 39 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 118.5 | 111.5 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 100.3 | 93.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.7 | 97.9 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 47% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +24 · Total: 204
114-90
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 170
88-82
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +30 · Total: 190
110-80
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 197
93-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
Nuggets
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 29, 2001 · Margin: -17 · Total: 201
92-109
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: +3 · Total: 183
93-90
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -35 · Total: 183
74-109
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109