Final Score: Lakers 128 - Cavaliers 116
Friday, December 20, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.1 | 108.7 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 129 |
| Stat | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 122.1 | 108.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.4 | 108.8 |
| Win percentage | 88% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 83% | 38% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 212
107-105
@ New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
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
Cavaliers
@ New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 214
109-105
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 192
94-98
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 252
128-124
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: -15 · Total: 235
110-125
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -10 · Total: 250
120-130
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 238
124-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 3, 1985 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: +29 · Total: 209
119-90