Final Score: Lakers 111 - Cavaliers 113
Tuesday, October 17, 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.4 | 105.3 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 117 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 2 | 1 |
| Avg points scored | 101.0 | 115.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.0 | 101.0 |
| Win percentage | 0% | 100% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 0% | - |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Oct 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 212
102-110
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 16, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 213
102-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 14, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 12, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 9, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114
vs Brooklyn Nets
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 5, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 244
119-125
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 205
103-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 260
133-127
Cavaliers
@ Boston Celtics
Oct 13, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
@ New York Knicks
Apr 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs New York Knicks
Apr 12, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 246
114-132
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 9, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 237
120-117
@ Atlanta Hawks
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 222
117-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 221
116-105
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99