Final Score: Lakers 99 - Hawks 96
Wednesday, January 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Hawks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.9 | 101.0 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 86 |
| Stat | Lakers | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 114.6 | 110.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.6 | 108.1 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 82% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
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
Hawks
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +26 · Total: 200
113-87
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 235
111-124
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 200
109-91
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 229
105-124
vs New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 225
121-104