Final Score: Lakers 90 - Trail Blazers 98
Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
58-26 Rating 1739
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +1.2
Trail Blazers
49-35 Rating 1619
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 81 64
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 110.2 109.1
Last meeting 107 93

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 84 84
Avg points scored 100.0 98.6
Avg points conceded 95.5 94.9
Win percentage 69% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 61% 71%