Final Score: Lakers 99 - Trail Blazers 98
Saturday, April 7, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
45-35 Rating 1524
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5
Trail Blazers
45-36 Rating 1656
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 7 15
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 105.3 109.0
Last meeting 110 114

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 80 81
Avg points scored 113.1 108.5
Avg points conceded 110.1 107.2
Win percentage 56% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 82%