Final Score: Lakers 97 - Suns 114
Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
48-38 Rating 1700
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Phoenix Suns +3.1
Suns
55-31 Rating 1666
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 115 77
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 108.2 105.5
Last meeting 99 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 86 86
Avg points scored 99.5 107.9
Avg points conceded 97.0 102.7
Win percentage 56% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 74%