Final Score: Lakers 107 - Nuggets 119
Friday, January 26, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 111.2 | 107.4 |
| Last meeting | 134 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 114.2 | 110.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.8 | 110.0 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -35 · Total: 235
100-135
vs New York Knicks
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +24 · Total: 272
148-124
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 243
121-122
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 236
117-119
@ 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
Nuggets
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 233
116-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 215
107-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 22, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
vs New York Knicks
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 245
126-119
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +31 · Total: 211
121-90