Final Score: Lakers 104 - Timberwolves 91
Friday, February 27, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 104.6 | 95.6 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 106.3 | 101.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.1 | 100.6 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 64% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 185
96-89
@ 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
Timberwolves
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 26, 1998 · Margin: -20 · Total: 216
98-118
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 24, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: -13 · Total: 217
102-115
@ Miami Heat
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: -26 · Total: 194
84-110
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 187
107-80
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96
vs New York Knicks
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88