Final Score: Lakers 116 - Nuggets 103
Wednesday, February 20, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 114.6 | 113.2 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 130 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 62 |
| Avg points scored | 115.2 | 108.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.0 | 112.3 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 52% | 59% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 17, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 214
114-100
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 13, 1980 · Margin: +26 · Total: 232
129-103
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 10, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 209
104-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 8, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 245
125-120
@ New York Knicks
Feb 5, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 221
116-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 307
153-154
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 25, 1980 · Margin: +21 · Total: 227
124-103
Nuggets
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 17, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 211
112-99
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 209
111-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 177
84-93
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: -17 · Total: 239
111-128
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 227
123-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 253
127-126
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 30, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 232
111-121
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96