Final Score: Lakers 105 - Pistons 103
Sunday, April 5, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.6 | 106.2 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 89 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 105.4 | 94.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.0 | 92.3 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 65% | 61% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 3, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 198
105-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 2, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 219
114-105
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 205
116-89
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 28, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 197
91-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: +23 · Total: 205
114-91
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 23, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 193
107-86
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 189
96-93
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
Pistons
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 3, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 31, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 207
101-106
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: -23 · Total: 213
95-118
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 175
87-88
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 23, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 18, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 200
96-104