Final Score: Pelicans 97 - Lakers 101
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
21-15 Rating 1488
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
21%
79%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +8.0
Lakers
25-11 Rating 1689
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Lakers
All-time wins 9 17
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 98.6 101.7
Last meeting 88 103

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Lakers
Games played 36 36
Avg points scored 93.8 103.2
Avg points conceded 92.1 97.2
Win percentage 58% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 71%