Final Score: Lakers 87 - Heat 98
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
10-5 Rating 1672
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +6.1
Heat
9-4 Rating 1753
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 29 17
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 101.4 95.2
Last meeting 88 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Heat
Games played 15 13
Avg points scored 93.3 107.2
Avg points conceded 89.4 99.2
Win percentage 67% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 20% 80%