Final Score: Magic 109 - Lakers 103
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Magic @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Magic
31-8 Rating 1831
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.8
Lakers
31-7 Rating 1877
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Magic Lakers
All-time wins 10 30
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 99.4 105.8
Last meeting 106 103

Key Season Stats

Stat Magic Lakers
Games played 39 38
Avg points scored 102.0 107.8
Avg points conceded 93.6 99.2
Win percentage 79% 82%
Away win % / Home win % 75% 91%