Final Score: Lakers 120 - Knicks 117
Tuesday, January 3, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 105.2 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 111.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.4 | 110.9 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +41 · Total: 205
123-82
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 25, 1977 · Margin: +15 · Total: 207
111-96
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 206
98-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 235
120-115
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +7 · Total: 201
104-97
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: +22 · Total: 204
113-91
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
Knicks
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 234
118-116
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +8 · Total: 210
109-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 223
113-110
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 209
99-110
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 302
150-152
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 213
107-106