Final Score: Lakers 111 - Kings 118
Wednesday, December 26, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.7 | 110.1 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 110 |
| Stat | Lakers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 115.0 | 108.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.2 | 104.2 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 74% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 258
128-130
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 231
112-119
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 247
129-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 240
121-119
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
Kings
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 226
111-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 229
109-120
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 206
110-96
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 212
107-105
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 190
103-87
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +39 · Total: 209
124-85
@ New York Knicks
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 274
145-129
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 202
109-93
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 182
94-88