Final Score: Lakers 111 - Timberwolves 108
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 101.9 | 95.9 |
| Last meeting | 132 | 119 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 54 |
| Avg points scored | 108.9 | 99.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.6 | 102.8 |
| Win percentage | 82% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 76% | 31% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 20, 2009 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 18, 2009 · Margin: +8 · Total: 250
129-121
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 17, 2009 · Margin: +13 · Total: 179
96-83
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 11, 2009 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 10, 2009 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 8, 2009 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 5, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 219
110-109
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 4, 2009 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ New York Knicks
Feb 2, 2009 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 31, 2009 · Margin: +17 · Total: 213
115-98
Timberwolves
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 20, 2009 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Miami Heat
Feb 18, 2009 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 17, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs Toronto Raptors
Feb 10, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 212
102-110
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 8, 2009 · Margin: -4 · Total: 198
97-101
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 7, 2009 · Margin: -17 · Total: 197
90-107
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 4, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 180
86-94
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 3, 2009 · Margin: +5 · Total: 227
116-111
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 1, 2009 · Margin: -8 · Total: 210
101-109
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 30, 2009 · Margin: -13 · Total: 251
119-132