Final Score: Lakers 103 - Suns 110
Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 88 | 60 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 110.5 | 107.9 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 109 |
| Stat | Lakers | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 50 |
| Avg points scored | 106.4 | 98.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.6 | 94.7 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 71% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 222
105-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 237
122-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 199
112-87
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
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
Suns
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 172
95-77
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 14, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 175
94-81
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 12, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 225
110-115
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 174
88-86
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 5, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 200
94-106
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 3, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 215
110-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 2, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94
@ Miami Heat
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 145
74-71
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120