Final Score: Knicks 108 - Lakers 121
Tuesday, January 17, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.4 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 120 |
| Stat | Knicks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 110.5 | 106.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.6 | 107.1 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 58% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 239
113-126
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 237
117-120
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
Lakers
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
@ 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