Final Score: Lakers 106 - Pistons 104
Friday, January 8, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 117.6 | 111.4 |
| Last meeting | 128 | 111 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 113.1 | 114.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.3 | 107.0 |
| Win percentage | 79% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 69% | 80% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 6, 1988 · Margin: +14 · Total: 192
103-89
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 4, 1988 · Margin: +18 · Total: 248
133-115
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 3, 1988 · Margin: +17 · Total: 179
98-81
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
Pistons
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 6, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 177
90-87
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 5, 1988 · Margin: -10 · Total: 152
71-81
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1988 · Margin: -9 · Total: 293
142-151
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 200
105-95
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 29, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 192
91-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: +35 · Total: 185
110-75
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 178
91-87
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 250
127-123
vs New York Knicks
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +28 · Total: 220
124-96