Final Score: Pelicans 111 - Lakers 115
Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
32-20 Rating 1619
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
15%
85%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +10.3
Lakers
44-10 Rating 1912
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Lakers
All-time wins 8 13
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 98.5 100.6
Last meeting 116 105

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Lakers
Games played 52 54
Avg points scored 95.8 108.8
Avg points conceded 93.1 100.4
Win percentage 62% 81%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 86%