Final Score: Wizards 115 - Lakers 127
Friday, December 22, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Wizards @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Wizards | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.4 | 107.5 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 103 |
| Stat | Wizards | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 116.8 | 114.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.8 | 109.5 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 82% |
Recent Results
Wizards
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 266
137-129
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 242
125-117
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 251
134-117
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 197
101-96
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 219
109-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
Lakers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ 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