Final Score: Lakers 115 - Pistons 118
Sunday, January 19, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
31-6 Rating 1876
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Pistons
18-21 Rating 1438
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 22 8
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 117.5 110.9
Last meeting 132 119

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 37 39
Avg points scored 120.4 115.2
Avg points conceded 110.0 116.3
Win percentage 84% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 76% 62%