Final Score: Lakers 93 - Clippers 94
Wednesday, January 4, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.9 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 124 | 119 |
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 103.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.7 | 106.1 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 56% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 237
120-117
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
Clippers
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: -16 · Total: 190
87-103
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: -19 · Total: 193
87-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 213
105-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 25, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 205
102-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 248
126-122
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 219
108-111