Final Score: Lakers 115 - Trail Blazers 117
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Trail Blazers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 109.1 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 116.4 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.3 | 106.7 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 79% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 174
88-86
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 223
111-112
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 252
130-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
Trail Blazers
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 226
110-116
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 199
99-100
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 224
109-115
@ New York Knicks
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -34 · Total: 188
77-111
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 195
98-97
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
vs Houston Rockets
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 232
127-105
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 199
99-100
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -30 · Total: 216
93-123