Final Score: Lakers 139 - Nuggets 140
Tuesday, January 19, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nuggets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
28-10 Rating 1716
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.8
Nuggets
20-19 Rating 1509
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nuggets
All-time wins 14 13
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 117.3 115.5
Last meeting 126 117

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nuggets
Games played 38 39
Avg points scored 113.8 123.0
Avg points conceded 109.0 124.1
Win percentage 74% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 67%