Final Score: Pelicans 89 - Lakers 101
Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
2-22 Rating 1241
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
13%
87%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +11.2
Lakers
13-11 Rating 1584
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Lakers
All-time wins 2 4
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 92.7 94.8
Last meeting 76 89

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Lakers
Games played 24 24
Avg points scored 84.9 97.4
Avg points conceded 93.8 97.2
Win percentage 8% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 8% 62%