Final Score: 76ers 103 - Lakers 96
Sunday, December 17, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
76ers @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | 76ers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.0 | 104.4 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 102 |
| Stat | 76ers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 113.3 | 115.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.2 | 109.8 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 88% |
Recent Results
76ers
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +20 · Total: 220
120-100
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 222
107-115
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 234
120-114
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 253
126-127
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 254
134-120
Lakers
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 219
100-119
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
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