Final Score: Lakers 93 - Bulls 80
Friday, December 9, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
9-9 Rating 1436
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
28%
72%
Projected margin: Chicago Bulls +6.0
Bulls
9-8 Rating 1536
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 42 35
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.3 102.1
Last meeting 93 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Bulls
Games played 18 17
Avg points scored 97.1 94.9
Avg points conceded 96.3 96.5
Win percentage 50% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 57%