Final Score: Lakers 105 - Jazz 109
Tuesday, January 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Jazz
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.8 | 106.8 |
| Last meeting | 123 | 125 |
| Stat | Lakers | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 114.9 | 108.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.6 | 114.5 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 59% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 213
118-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 248
123-125
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 242
127-115
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
Jazz
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 225
103-122
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 248
125-123
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 230
103-127
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 200
96-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -28 · Total: 228
100-128
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 212
109-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 216
106-110