Final Score: Lakers 103 - Magic 106
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 105.8 | 99.2 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 113 |
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 107.5 | 100.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.7 | 94.8 |
| Win percentage | 84% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 77% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Miami Heat
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
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
Magic
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 1, 2008 · Margin: -19 · Total: 195
88-107
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: +14 · Total: 206
110-96