Final Score: Lakers 112 - Nuggets 123
Saturday, January 14, 1978 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 | 2 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 106.3 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 111 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 106.5 | 112.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.7 | 110.1 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 94% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 216
106-110
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 207
103-104
@ 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
Nuggets
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 213
109-104
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 233
119-114
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 201
101-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: +22 · Total: 238
130-108
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 1977 · Margin: +19 · Total: 235
127-108
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 181
88-93