Final Score: Suns 86 - Lakers 118
Friday, January 4, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 66 | 104 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 108.9 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 83 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 98.6 | 99.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.1 | 91.5 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 88% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 183
81-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 29, 2001 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 166
84-82
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 2001 · Margin: -32 · Total: 234
101-133
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: +12 · Total: 192
102-90
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 12, 2001 · Margin: +26 · Total: 202
114-88
Lakers
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 173
87-86
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +24 · Total: 204
114-90
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 170
88-82
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +30 · Total: 190
110-80
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 197
93-104