Final Score: Lakers 103 - Pacers 104
Sunday, January 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 114.2 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 107.0 | 111.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.8 | 111.7 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 62% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 187
93-94
@ 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
Pacers
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -32 · Total: 260
114-146
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 200
96-104
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 191
92-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +7 · Total: 185
96-89
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
vs New York Knicks
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 199
98-101