Final Score: Lakers 133 - Pistons 126
Wednesday, November 15, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.2 | 104.2 |
| Last meeting | 124 | 127 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 15 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 121.5 | 108.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.7 | 113.3 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 50% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 256
137-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 240
134-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 224
113-111
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 7, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
vs New York Knicks
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 271
147-124
vs Denver Nuggets
Oct 31, 1978 · Margin: +27 · Total: 241
134-107
vs Washington Wizards
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 202
109-93
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 27, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
Pistons
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 251
128-123
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 247
112-135
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 4, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 2, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Oct 31, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Oct 28, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 276
126-150
vs Sacramento Kings
Oct 27, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102