Final Score: Heat 85 - Lakers 94
Friday, January 10, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
25-9 Rating 1743
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.4
Lakers
26-10 Rating 1723
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Lakers
All-time wins 4 14
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 95.3 108.3
Last meeting 95 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Lakers
Games played 34 36
Avg points scored 91.6 98.3
Avg points conceded 86.9 95.0
Win percentage 74% 72%
Away win % / Home win % 81% 88%