Final Score: Lakers 125 - Pistons 119
Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
42-21 Rating 1675
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
72%
28%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.9
Pistons
24-40 Rating 1331
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pistons
All-time wins 45 24
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 109.5 105.4
Last meeting 112 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pistons
Games played 63 64
Avg points scored 100.9 94.9
Avg points conceded 98.0 97.7
Win percentage 67% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 42%