Final Score: Lakers 130 - Pistons 127
Saturday, January 9, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
24-9 Rating 1687
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +1.5
Pistons
14-19 Rating 1441
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 15 6
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 114.7 107.9
Last meeting 111 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 33 33
Avg points scored 114.2 108.3
Avg points conceded 109.3 108.0
Win percentage 73% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 53%