Final Score: Lakers 88 - Timberwolves 103
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Timberwolves

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
19-8 Rating 1721
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Timberwolves
8-17 Rating 1285
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Timberwolves
All-time wins 24 6
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 104.1 95.2
Last meeting 110 86

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Timberwolves
Games played 27 25
Avg points scored 98.1 92.2
Avg points conceded 95.7 98.8
Win percentage 70% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 60%