Final Score: Lakers 124 - Pistons 118
Sunday, January 9, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 112.7 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 101 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 107.4 | 110.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.8 | 110.2 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 82% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 7, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 5, 1977 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: +29 · Total: 239
134-105
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 206
107-99
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 25, 1976 · Margin: -17 · Total: 209
96-113
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 186
97-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +13 · Total: 223
118-105
Pistons
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 7, 1977 · Margin: +8 · Total: 272
140-132
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 233
118-115
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 30, 1976 · Margin: -17 · Total: 229
106-123
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: +9 · Total: 231
120-111
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 25, 1976 · Margin: -9 · Total: 221
106-115
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: +13 · Total: 201
107-94
@ New York Knicks
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: -30 · Total: 236
103-133
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +15 · Total: 235
125-110
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 1976 · Margin: +20 · Total: 252
136-116