Final Score: Lakers 132 - Nuggets 117
Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nuggets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
36-13 Rating 1770
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
80%
20%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Nuggets
16-33 Rating 1308
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nuggets
All-time wins 67 35
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 120.0 114.3
Last meeting 104 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nuggets
Games played 49 49
Avg points scored 99.3 97.4
Avg points conceded 94.8 101.5
Win percentage 73% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 36%