Final Score: Lakers 98 - Pelicans 80
Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
60-27 Rating 1751
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.9
Pelicans
48-39 Rating 1522
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 23 11
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 100.9 96.9
Last meeting 106 90

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 87 87
Avg points scored 101.2 94.7
Avg points conceded 95.1 94.2
Win percentage 69% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 67%