Final Score: Lakers 113 - Pelicans 107
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
31-30 Rating 1536
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +3.0
Pelicans
31-28 Rating 1485
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 5 3
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 95.0 93.9
Last meeting 90 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 61 59
Avg points scored 98.6 92.1
Avg points conceded 96.9 93.2
Win percentage 51% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 66%