Final Score: Magic 98 - Lakers 105
Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.3 | 105.8 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 113 |
| Stat | Magic | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 19 | 19 |
| Avg points scored | 101.6 | 96.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.5 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 70% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 2004 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 2004 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 6, 2004 · Margin: -13 · Total: 217
102-115
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 4, 2004 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ New York Knicks
Dec 3, 2004 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 1, 2004 · Margin: +21 · Total: 237
129-108
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 29, 2004 · Margin: -16 · Total: 218
101-117
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 27, 2004 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 26, 2004 · Margin: +18 · Total: 216
117-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 24, 2004 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
Lakers
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 11, 2004 · Margin: +2 · Total: 176
89-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 2004 · Margin: -3 · Total: 223
110-113
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 3, 2004 · Margin: +9 · Total: 185
97-88
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 1, 2004 · Margin: -8 · Total: 176
84-92
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 30, 2004 · Margin: +5 · Total: 185
95-90
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 28, 2004 · Margin: +13 · Total: 165
89-76
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 26, 2004 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 23, 2004 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 21, 2004 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 19, 2004 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107