Final Score: Lakers 106 - Suns 112
Wednesday, March 28, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.5 | 110.5 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 119 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 113.6 | 115.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.1 | 111.9 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 236
113-123
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 23, 1979 · Margin: +37 · Total: 275
156-119
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 224
110-114
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 237
112-125
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 231
111-120
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 9, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 212
99-113
Suns
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 206
111-95
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 23, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 233
126-107
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: +21 · Total: 247
134-113
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 17, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 256
122-134
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 16, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 250
128-122
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 243
126-117
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 244
124-120
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 223
111-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 8, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 249
132-117