Final Score: Lakers 104 - Cavaliers 97
Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
35-16 Rating 1741
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
77%
23%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Cavaliers
18-34 Rating 1324
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Cavaliers
All-time wins 35 24
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 105.5 104.4
Last meeting 102 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Cavaliers
Games played 51 52
Avg points scored 101.2 94.1
Avg points conceded 93.1 97.7
Win percentage 69% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 46%