Final Score: Lakers 126 - Knicks 117
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Knicks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
37-9 Rating 1866
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Knicks
21-25 Rating 1437
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Knicks
All-time wins 46 27
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 106.5 102.3
Last meeting 116 114

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Knicks
Games played 46 46
Avg points scored 108.3 104.1
Avg points conceded 99.6 106.1
Win percentage 80% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 74% 61%