Final Score: Kings 93 - Lakers 100
Friday, January 3, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 84 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 104.9 | 111.3 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 90 |
| Stat | Kings | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 93.2 | 98.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.2 | 95.7 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 87% |
Recent Results
Kings
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 173
83-90
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 188
88-100
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +30 · Total: 222
126-96
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +23 · Total: 199
111-88
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 188
100-88
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 174
79-95
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 186
89-97
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 200
94-106
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 173
90-83
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 195
108-87
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -15 · Total: 191
88-103
@ 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