Final Score: Cavaliers 117 - Lakers 128
Sunday, March 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 102.3 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 116 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 62 |
| Avg points scored | 103.2 | 109.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.4 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 68% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 27, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 24, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 199
98-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 21, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 241
114-127
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +32 · Total: 206
119-87
Lakers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 251
124-127
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