Final Score: Pistons 94 - Lakers 105
Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
48-10 Rating 1884
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
74%
26%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +4.6
Lakers
30-29 Rating 1512
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Lakers
All-time wins 33 51
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 103.9 106.4
Last meeting 102 93

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Lakers
Games played 58 59
Avg points scored 97.3 98.5
Avg points conceded 89.2 96.9
Win percentage 83% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 59%