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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 24 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 95.2 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 86 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 252
123-129
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 155
79-76
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 196
110-86
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 173
92-81
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -26 · Total: 176
75-101
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 200
104-96
Timberwolves
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -24 · Total: 196
86-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -31 · Total: 203
86-117
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96