Final Score: Lakers 84 - Magic 110
Sunday, March 23, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 98.8 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 81 |
| Stat | Lakers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 67 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 99.7 | 93.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.1 | 94.4 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 69% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Miami Heat
Mar 21, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 20, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 165
89-76
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 207
113-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 210
109-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 201
90-111
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 194
102-92
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 186
85-101
Magic
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 20, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 219
107-112
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 167
86-81
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -36 · Total: 206
85-121
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93