Final Score: Pistons 127 - Lakers 124
Sunday, February 26, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 102.3 | 111.3 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 105 |
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 109.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.0 | 106.8 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 69% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 222
104-118
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
vs New York Knicks
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 236
108-128
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 229
113-116
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 13, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 202
106-96
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 229
112-117
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 217
102-115
Lakers
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 249
122-127
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
@ 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