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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 40 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 95.6 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 110 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 191
107-84
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 180
82-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 217
107-110
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
@ Orlando Magic
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 214
102-112
Timberwolves
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 192
88-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 172
77-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 164
90-74
@ New York Knicks
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 194
106-88