Final Score: Lakers 103 - Nuggets 108
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 138 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 113.0 | 109.3 |
| Last meeting | 126 | 132 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 96 | 94 |
| Avg points scored | 116.6 | 116.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.4 | 111.9 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 66% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 85% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Denver Nuggets
May 16, 2023 · Margin: -6 · Total: 258
126-132
vs Golden State Warriors
May 12, 2023 · Margin: +21 · Total: 223
122-101
@ Golden State Warriors
May 10, 2023 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
vs Golden State Warriors
May 8, 2023 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Golden State Warriors
May 6, 2023 · Margin: +30 · Total: 224
127-97
@ Golden State Warriors
May 4, 2023 · Margin: -27 · Total: 227
100-127
@ Golden State Warriors
May 2, 2023 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 28, 2023 · Margin: +40 · Total: 210
125-85
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 26, 2023 · Margin: -17 · Total: 215
99-116
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 24, 2023 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
Nuggets
vs Los Angeles Lakers
May 16, 2023 · Margin: +6 · Total: 258
132-126
@ Phoenix Suns
May 11, 2023 · Margin: +25 · Total: 225
125-100
vs Phoenix Suns
May 9, 2023 · Margin: +16 · Total: 220
118-102
@ Phoenix Suns
May 7, 2023 · Margin: -5 · Total: 253
124-129
@ Phoenix Suns
May 5, 2023 · Margin: -7 · Total: 235
114-121
vs Phoenix Suns
May 1, 2023 · Margin: +10 · Total: 184
97-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 29, 2023 · Margin: +18 · Total: 232
125-107
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 25, 2023 · Margin: +3 · Total: 221
112-109
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 23, 2023 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 21, 2023 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111