Final Score: Lakers 140 - Trail Blazers 104
Thursday, January 1, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
22-6 Rating 1796
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +0.3
Trail Blazers
19-12 Rating 1629
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 46 30
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 113.5 110.8
Last meeting 131 115

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 28 31
Avg points scored 117.1 117.6
Avg points conceded 107.0 112.5
Win percentage 79% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 87%