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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 115.2 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 87 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 20, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 217
107-110
vs New York Knicks
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 206
107-99
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 11, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 213
111-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 4, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 29, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 222
118-104
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
Knicks
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 20, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +28 · Total: 212
120-92
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 12, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 218
116-102
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 206
112-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 3, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98