Final Score: Pistons 89 - Lakers 96
Sunday, March 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 24 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 106.5 | 109.8 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 97 |
| Stat | Pistons | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 59 |
| Avg points scored | 92.7 | 105.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.2 | 98.6 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 69% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 77% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 5, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 4, 1998 · Margin: -20 · Total: 198
89-109
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 2, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 228
113-115
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 177
90-87
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 186
88-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 23, 1998 · Margin: +26 · Total: 196
111-85
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 21, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 176
94-82
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 19, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 17, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
Lakers
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 6, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 4, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 2, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 182
86-96
@ 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