Final Score: Lakers 83 - Hornets 98
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
46-16 Rating 1812
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.2
Hornets
28-31 Rating 1493
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hornets
All-time wins 26 14
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.3 100.5
Last meeting 99 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Hornets
Games played 62 59
Avg points scored 103.0 94.7
Avg points conceded 96.4 94.5
Win percentage 74% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 71%