Final Score: Lakers 109 - Pacers 90
Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pacers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
25-6 Rating 1871
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Pacers
20-15 Rating 1563
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pacers
All-time wins 45 16
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 109.1 105.0
Last meeting 109 110

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pacers
Games played 31 35
Avg points scored 101.4 97.4
Avg points conceded 91.2 96.5
Win percentage 81% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 69%