Final Score: Lakers 124 - Hornets 133
Friday, December 29, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
19-10 Rating 1654
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
74%
26%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5
Hornets
7-21 Rating 1284
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hornets
All-time wins 24 9
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.8 99.0
Last meeting 102 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Hornets
Games played 29 28
Avg points scored 102.9 92.4
Avg points conceded 99.8 100.0
Win percentage 66% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 33%