Final Score: Lakers 96 - Knicks 93
Sunday, February 22, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Knicks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
41-21 Rating 1695
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: New York Knicks +3.1
Knicks
40-23 Rating 1656
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Knicks
All-time wins 13 5
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 115.2 107.6
Last meeting 96 87

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Knicks
Games played 62 63
Avg points scored 110.6 108.5
Avg points conceded 106.2 106.2
Win percentage 66% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 74%