Final Score: Lakers 104 - Magic 88
Friday, December 23, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 99.3 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 98 |
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 96.4 | 87.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.0 | 91.6 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 38% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 20, 2005 · Margin: +22 · Total: 202
112-90
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 18, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 10, 2005 · Margin: -13 · Total: 177
82-95
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 2005 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 6, 2005 · Margin: +19 · Total: 203
111-92
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 4, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
Magic
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 21, 2005 · Margin: -11 · Total: 181
85-96
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 19, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
@ New York Knicks
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +15 · Total: 195
105-90
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 10, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 177
94-83
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 2005 · Margin: -25 · Total: 195
85-110
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 3, 2005 · Margin: -20 · Total: 188
84-104
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: -22 · Total: 160
69-91
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 29, 2005 · Margin: -9 · Total: 161
76-85