Final Score: Lakers 77 - Jazz 112
Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Jazz

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
68-23 Rating 1922
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Utah Jazz +3.1
Jazz
69-23 Rating 1889
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Jazz
All-time wins 70 42
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 106.8 103.4
Last meeting 102 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Jazz
Games played 91 92
Avg points scored 105.4 99.6
Avg points conceded 97.7 93.4
Win percentage 75% 75%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 87%