Final Score: Lakers 96 - Bulls 87
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
18-4 Rating 1836
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Bulls
8-14 Rating 1406
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 49 36
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 102.3 101.0
Last meeting 108 93

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Bulls
Games played 22 22
Avg points scored 103.9 90.4
Avg points conceded 95.5 99.0
Win percentage 82% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 60%