Final Score: Cavaliers 88 - Lakers 105
Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Cavaliers @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cavaliers
31-7 Rating 1802
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.9
Lakers
31-8 Rating 1851
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Lakers
All-time wins 31 42
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 103.3 104.1
Last meeting 98 95

Key Season Stats

Stat Cavaliers Lakers
Games played 38 39
Avg points scored 100.9 107.6
Avg points conceded 89.0 99.5
Win percentage 82% 79%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 87%