Final Score: Clippers 114 - Lakers 118
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Clippers @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Clippers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 84 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.0 | 114.1 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 119 |
| Stat | Clippers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 94.0 | 105.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.1 | 96.5 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 13% | 91% |
Recent Results
Clippers
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 176
77-99
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 183
91-92
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 160
82-78
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 157
74-83
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 189
87-102
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 177
94-83
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ 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