Final Score: Lakers 80 - Timberwolves 96
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Timberwolves

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
10-15 Rating 1567
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Minnesota Timberwolves +3.2
Timberwolves
13-11 Rating 1542
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Timberwolves
All-time wins 40 12
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 103.6 95.6
Last meeting 107 110

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Timberwolves
Games played 25 24
Avg points scored 94.6 95.6
Avg points conceded 96.3 96.1
Win percentage 40% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 17% 64%