Final Score: Lakers 102 - Timberwolves 120
Friday, January 11, 2002 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 | 39 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 94.8 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 76 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.2 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 88% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 9, 2002 · Margin: +19 · Total: 199
109-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 8, 2002 · Margin: +29 · Total: 213
121-92
@ 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
Timberwolves
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 9, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 217
111-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 7, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 202
109-93
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 5, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 208
112-96
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 4, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 179
93-86
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 172
95-77
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 188
95-93
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -14 · Total: 236
111-125
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: +21 · Total: 169
95-74
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89