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
Lakers
18-6 Rating 1727
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Atlanta Hawks +4.3
Hawks
19-5 Rating 1731
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hawks
All-time wins 37 15
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.8 101.8
Last meeting 75 86

Key Season Stats

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%