Final Score: Lakers 85 - Spurs 95
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Spurs

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
60-28 Rating 1731
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
20%
80%
Projected margin: San Antonio Spurs +8.4
Spurs
62-25 Rating 1948
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Spurs
All-time wins 88 71
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.4 104.0
Last meeting 78 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Spurs
Games played 88 87
Avg points scored 97.5 91.7
Avg points conceded 93.7 84.1
Win percentage 68% 71%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 82%