Final Score: Lakers 96 - Hornets 94
Friday, February 22, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
36-16 Rating 1751
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +1.6
Hornets
27-26 Rating 1484
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hornets
All-time wins 19 8
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 105.0 99.7
Last meeting 99 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Hornets
Games played 52 53
Avg points scored 101.2 93.7
Avg points conceded 93.2 93.5
Win percentage 69% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 42%