Final Score: Lakers 111 - Suns 118
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
48-11 Rating 1900
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
71%
29%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.8
Suns
33-25 Rating 1559
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 123 88
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 108.0 105.8
Last meeting 132 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 59 58
Avg points scored 108.8 107.0
Avg points conceded 100.5 105.0
Win percentage 81% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 75% 62%