Final Score: Lakers 96 - Timberwolves 114
Monday, January 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 85 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.2 | 98.2 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 121 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 108.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.2 | 106.2 |
| Win percentage | 31% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 31, 2017 · Margin: -6 · Total: 290
142-148
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 29, 2017 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 27, 2017 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: -17 · Total: 225
104-121
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 23, 2017 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2017 · Margin: -7 · Total: 219
106-113
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 2017 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
@ New York Knicks
Dec 12, 2017 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
Timberwolves
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 31, 2017 · Margin: +17 · Total: 197
107-90
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 28, 2017 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 27, 2017 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: +17 · Total: 225
121-104
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 23, 2017 · Margin: +9 · Total: 221
115-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 2017 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 14, 2017 · Margin: +23 · Total: 215
119-96
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 12, 2017 · Margin: -6 · Total: 230
112-118