Final Score: Cavaliers 98 - Lakers 99
Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Cavaliers @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cavaliers
20-12 Rating 1576
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Lakers
18-17 Rating 1532
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Lakers
All-time wins 26 41
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 103.6 104.8
Last meeting 103 89

Key Season Stats

Stat Cavaliers Lakers
Games played 32 35
Avg points scored 99.8 97.1
Avg points conceded 95.7 94.9
Win percentage 62% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 50%