Final Score: Lakers 89 - Knicks 101
Sunday, March 1, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 99 | 94 |
| Stat | Lakers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 55 |
| Avg points scored | 106.2 | 92.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.9 | 87.9 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 65% | 74% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
@ 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
Knicks
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 26, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 192
102-90
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 24, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 169
82-87
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 166
92-74
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 20, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: -16 · Total: 172
78-94
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 168
91-77
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 182
99-83
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95