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
Lakers
20-6 Rating 1772
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +0.4
Trail Blazers
18-10 Rating 1619
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 51 32
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 114.1 110.8
Last meeting 104 117

Key Season Stats

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%