Final Score: Lakers 88 - Bulls 81
Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
42-23 Rating 1677
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
81%
19%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.9
Bulls
18-47 Rating 1214
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 40 33
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.9 102.7
Last meeting 101 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Bulls
Games played 65 65
Avg points scored 98.0 88.8
Avg points conceded 94.4 95.2
Win percentage 65% 28%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 36%