Final Score: Lakers 87 - Heat 89
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 27 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 102.1 | 94.4 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 88 |
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 108.4 | 96.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.0 | 97.3 |
| Win percentage | 88% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 78% | 58% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs New York Knicks
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 184
98-86
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 2, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 30, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
Heat
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: -15 · Total: 181
83-98
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: -16 · Total: 188
86-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -14 · Total: 160
73-87
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 1, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 259
130-129
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 26, 2008 · Margin: -38 · Total: 174
68-106