Final Score: Lakers 96 - Pacers 89
Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 37 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.1 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 101 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 54 |
| Avg points scored | 106.5 | 95.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.3 | 89.2 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 80% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 24, 1998 · Margin: +17 · Total: 179
98-81
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 19, 1998 · Margin: +39 · Total: 223
131-92
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 213
103-110
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
Pacers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 19, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 159
82-77
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 14, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 167
82-85
@ Miami Heat
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: +19 · Total: 151
85-66
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 201
97-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 3, 1998 · Margin: +22 · Total: 208
115-93