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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 46 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 109.7 | 105.6 |
| Last meeting | 125 | 119 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 6, 2002 · Margin: +20 · Total: 198
109-89
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 4, 2002 · Margin: +32 · Total: 204
118-86
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 173
87-86
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
Pistons
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 202
93-109
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 5, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 3, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 196
97-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 182
85-97
vs Miami Heat
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 166
86-80
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 165
78-87
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 163
75-88
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 206
89-117
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101