Final Score: Suns 93 - Lakers 99
Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 61 | 88 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 107.9 | 110.4 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 103 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 64 |
| Avg points scored | 99.4 | 105.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.2 | 98.6 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 79% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 187
107-80
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 13, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 178
101-77
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 10, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 176
100-76
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 9, 1998 · Margin: +29 · Total: 239
134-105
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 7, 1998 · Margin: -19 · Total: 197
89-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 5, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 195
102-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 3, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 27, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
Lakers
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 16, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 190
89-101
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 229
119-110
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: +23 · Total: 193
108-85
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 11, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 228
121-107
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 8, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 185
96-89
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