Final Score: Lakers 100 - Suns 126
Saturday, December 18, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.7 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 86 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 117.8 | 103.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.0 | 100.0 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 62% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 17, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 1982 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1982 · Margin: +21 · Total: 235
128-107
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: +6 · Total: 250
128-122
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1982 · Margin: -10 · Total: 218
104-114
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 1982 · Margin: +15 · Total: 215
115-100
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 1, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 30, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 28, 1982 · Margin: +15 · Total: 269
142-127
Suns
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 1982 · Margin: -4 · Total: 192
94-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1982 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 12, 1982 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: +14 · Total: 180
97-83
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1982 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 2, 1982 · Margin: -8 · Total: 224
108-116
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 30, 1982 · Margin: -12 · Total: 208
98-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 1982 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 26, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 209
110-99