Final Score: Lakers 90 - Suns 121
Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
48-40 Rating 1650
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
31%
69%
Projected margin: Phoenix Suns +5.7
Suns
57-31 Rating 1716
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 115 79
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 108.2 105.7
Last meeting 118 126

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 88 88
Avg points scored 99.6 108.1
Avg points conceded 97.5 102.8
Win percentage 55% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 75%