Final Score: Lakers 88 - Pistons 111
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
35-27 Rating 1672
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +3.1
Pistons
39-23 Rating 1636
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 49 24
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 109.4 104.8
Last meeting 95 85

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 62 62
Avg points scored 99.0 90.5
Avg points conceded 97.4 86.5
Win percentage 56% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 79%