Final Score: Spurs 119 - Lakers 121
Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Spurs @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Spurs | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 115.2 | 115.1 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 127 |
| Stat | Spurs | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 119.5 | 114.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 121.1 | 110.4 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 82% |
Recent Results
Spurs
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: -30 · Total: 258
114-144
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 248
121-127
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 267
138-129
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 222
117-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 252
120-132
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 248
121-127
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 258
124-134
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: -23 · Total: 263
120-143
Lakers
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 260
138-122
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 249
131-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 224
108-116
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 207
100-107
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 240
122-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126