Final Score: Lakers 106 - Bulls 104
Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 95.8 | 100.3 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 110 |
| Stat | Lakers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 109.4 | 104.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.6 | 104.3 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 79% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 208
115-93
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 242
128-114
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 219
103-116
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 242
135-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 200
105-95
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 237
132-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 223
116-107
Bulls
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: -21 · Total: 227
103-124
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 197
102-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 205
94-111
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 199
93-106
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107