Final Score: Lakers 98 - Trail Blazers 81
Sunday, January 3, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Trail Blazers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 51 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 114.1 | 110.8 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 117 |
| Stat | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 113.3 | 117.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.5 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 92% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1987 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: +14 · Total: 220
117-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +11 · Total: 205
108-97
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +25 · Total: 219
122-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 179
90-89
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -8 · Total: 232
112-120
Trail Blazers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 1, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 252
127-125
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
@ New York Knicks
Dec 29, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 237
117-120
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: +45 · Total: 227
136-91
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: +22 · Total: 274
148-126
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +15 · Total: 243
129-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +19 · Total: 237
128-109
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 237
112-125