Final Score: Lakers 83 - Spurs 100
Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Spurs

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
16-12 Rating 1602
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
16%
84%
Projected margin: San Antonio Spurs +9.9
Spurs
25-7 Rating 1879
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Spurs
All-time wins 92 73
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.8 103.4
Last meeting 96 105

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Spurs
Games played 28 32
Avg points scored 98.4 96.8
Avg points conceded 97.0 85.2
Win percentage 57% 78%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 93%