Final Score: Lakers 86 - Wizards 96
Monday, March 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Wizards
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 33 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.2 | 102.8 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 58 |
| Avg points scored | 105.9 | 98.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.0 | 96.7 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 59% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New York Knicks
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 190
89-101
@ 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
Wizards
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 28, 1998 · Margin: -26 · Total: 180
77-103
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 26, 1998 · Margin: +23 · Total: 197
110-87
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 24, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 21, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 18, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 206
98-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 15, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 14, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 214
110-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 5, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 176
83-93