Final Score: Lakers 98 - Spurs 81
Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Spurs

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
27-9 Rating 1807
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: San Antonio Spurs +3.1
Spurs
27-10 Rating 1766
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Spurs
All-time wins 76 59
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.6 105.8
Last meeting 111 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Spurs
Games played 36 37
Avg points scored 102.1 99.4
Avg points conceded 92.4 92.6
Win percentage 75% 73%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 80%