Final Score: Timberwolves 114 - Lakers 121
Friday, January 30, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Timberwolves @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Timberwolves | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 95.0 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 109 |
| Stat | Timberwolves | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 101.6 | 106.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.6 | 98.7 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 77% |
Recent Results
Timberwolves
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 218
112-106
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: +17 · Total: 209
113-96
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 223
113-110
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 190
103-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
Lakers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89
vs Miami Heat
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 246
132-114
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 240
125-115
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87