Final Score: Lakers 122 - Pacers 111
Sunday, February 18, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 114.5 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 134 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 58 |
| Avg points scored | 113.5 | 107.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.5 | 109.6 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 59% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 228
111-117
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 207
103-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 235
127-108
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -35 · Total: 235
100-135
Pacers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
vs New York Knicks
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 244
124-120
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 174
84-90
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 217
107-110
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 2, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 171
87-84
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 233
123-110