Final Score: Trail Blazers 102 - Lakers 98
Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Trail Blazers @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Trail Blazers
20-16 Rating 1610
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.6
Lakers
28-10 Rating 1743
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Trail Blazers Lakers
All-time wins 62 79
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 109.6 110.5
Last meeting 88 84

Key Season Stats

Stat Trail Blazers Lakers
Games played 36 38
Avg points scored 98.0 98.0
Avg points conceded 93.9 94.4
Win percentage 56% 74%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 89%