Final Score: Hawks 106 - Lakers 116
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Hawks @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hawks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 98 |
| Stat | Hawks | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 92.9 | 105.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.6 | 96.9 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 86% |
Recent Results
Hawks
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 187
90-97
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
@ Miami Heat
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 191
92-99
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98
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
Lakers
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
@ 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