Final Score: Lakers 98 - Hawks 96
Friday, December 19, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Hawks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 37 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 101.8 |
| Last meeting | 75 | 86 |
| Stat | Lakers | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 106.0 | 92.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.0 | 88.9 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 83% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 187
83-104
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 208
119-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 196
107-89
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
Hawks
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 177
94-83
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 157
83-74
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 172
78-94
vs Miami Heat
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 178
81-97
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 181
87-94
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +33 · Total: 191
112-79
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
vs Charlotte Hornets
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 178
98-80