Final Score: Lakers 102 - Spurs 95
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Spurs

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
51-13 Rating 1856
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: San Antonio Spurs +1.2
Spurs
43-20 Rating 1739
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Spurs
All-time wins 102 84
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 103.8 102.5
Last meeting 99 85

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Spurs
Games played 64 63
Avg points scored 108.4 97.6
Avg points conceded 100.5 93.4
Win percentage 80% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 74%