Final Score: Lakers 112 - Suns 107
Sunday, May 2, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
60-25 Rating 1789
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.8
Suns
48-40 Rating 1580
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Suns
All-time wins 24 20
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 110.3 108.8
Last meeting 114 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Suns
Games played 85 88
Avg points scored 114.7 106.5
Avg points conceded 109.4 103.7
Win percentage 71% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 74%