Final Score: Lakers 109 - Hornets 100
Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Hornets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 97 |
| Stat | Lakers | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 105.7 | 97.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.9 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 83% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ 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
Hornets
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 192
86-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 169
85-84
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 156
79-77
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 177
95-82
@ New York Knicks
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 169
79-90
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 194
92-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 223
121-102
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 178
80-98