Final Score: Suns 118 - Lakers 155
Friday, January 2, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 109.2 | 113.4 |
| Last meeting | 123 | 106 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 110.7 | 117.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.7 | 106.9 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 93% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -15 · Total: 225
105-120
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: -26 · Total: 220
97-123
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 234
112-122
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -13 · Total: 175
81-94
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 233
123-110
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: -12 · Total: 244
116-128
Lakers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 1, 1987 · Margin: +36 · Total: 244
140-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 28, 1986 · Margin: +26 · Total: 196
111-85
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: +23 · Total: 245
134-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110