Final Score: Lakers 117 - Clippers 119
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 114.1 | 106.8 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 101 |
| Stat | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 46 |
| Avg points scored | 113.6 | 110.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.5 | 116.0 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 58% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ 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
Clippers
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -34 · Total: 216
91-125
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 243
119-124
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: -29 · Total: 251
111-140
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 197
93-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 256
137-119
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116