Final Score: Lakers 116 - Cavaliers 107
Tuesday, January 31, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 100.9 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 118 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 45 |
| Avg points scored | 108.1 | 102.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.1 | 103.0 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 64% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 220
121-99
vs New York Knicks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
@ 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
Cavaliers
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94