Final Score: Lakers 121 - Pistons 92
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
24-6 Rating 1857
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Pistons
16-16 Rating 1421
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 46 24
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 109.7 105.6
Last meeting 125 119

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 30 32
Avg points scored 100.8 93.9
Avg points conceded 91.2 93.0
Win percentage 80% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 77%