Final Score: Thunder 103 - Lakers 119
Friday, May 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Thunder @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Thunder | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 59 | 87 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 104.8 |
| Last meeting | 68 | 92 |
| Stat | Thunder | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 89 | 88 |
| Avg points scored | 100.0 | 105.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.2 | 97.6 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 81% |
Recent Results
Thunder
vs Los Angeles Lakers
May 6, 1998 · Margin: -24 · Total: 160
68-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
May 4, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 198
106-92
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
May 2, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 181
97-84
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 30, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 180
92-88
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 28, 1998 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 26, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 24, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 191
108-83
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 19, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
vs San Antonio Spurs
Apr 17, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 208
110-98
Lakers
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 6, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 160
92-68
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
May 4, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 198
92-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 30, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 209
110-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 28, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 26, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 24, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 19, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 200
102-98
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 17, 1998 · Margin: +29 · Total: 219
124-95
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 14, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 206
111-95
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 13, 1998 · Margin: +24 · Total: 174
99-75