Final Score: Lakers 97 - Jazz 92
Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Jazz

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
8-0 Rating 1782
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Utah Jazz +3.1
Jazz
5-4 Rating 1737
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Jazz
All-time wins 68 41
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 107.1 103.5
Last meeting 104 87

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Jazz
Games played 8 9
Avg points scored 112.1 91.4
Avg points conceded 96.2 91.2
Win percentage 100% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 75%