Final Score: Lakers 106 - Kings 99
Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Kings

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
65-25 Rating 1874
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Sacramento Kings +3.8
Kings
68-23 Rating 1861
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Kings
All-time wins 107 30
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 109.3 103.1
Last meeting 109 95

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Kings
Games played 90 91
Avg points scored 100.5 104.4
Avg points conceded 93.6 97.1
Win percentage 72% 75%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 85%