Final Score: Lakers 85 - Pacers 101
Sunday, March 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pacers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
39-18 Rating 1672
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Indiana Pacers +0.9
Pacers
27-29 Rating 1540
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pacers
All-time wins 37 10
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 110.6 105.5
Last meeting 79 76

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pacers
Games played 57 56
Avg points scored 99.8 94.0
Avg points conceded 96.1 92.7
Win percentage 68% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 54%