Final Score: Lakers 105 - Knicks 99
Tuesday, December 17, 1985 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 | 18 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.9 | 106.6 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 123.5 | 93.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.2 | 98.8 |
| Win percentage | 87% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 80% | 46% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +13 · Total: 251
132-119
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 244
120-124
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 1985 · Margin: +25 · Total: 229
127-102
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: +6 · Total: 244
125-119
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 6, 1985 · Margin: +8 · Total: 232
120-112
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 258
131-127
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 1, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 230
117-113
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: +16 · Total: 220
118-102
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 23, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 243
130-113
Knicks
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 206
108-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 12, 1985 · Margin: -23 · Total: 193
85-108
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +18 · Total: 146
82-64
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 6, 1985 · Margin: -24 · Total: 190
83-107
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 5, 1985 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: -20 · Total: 210
95-115
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 27, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 157
80-77
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 26, 1985 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104