Final Score: Lakers 81 - Heat 79
Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
17-9 Rating 1694
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +1.5
Heat
13-12 Rating 1595
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 18 6
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.3 94.6
Last meeting 100 89

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Heat
Games played 26 25
Avg points scored 101.4 87.8
Avg points conceded 97.5 87.1
Win percentage 65% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 55%