Final Score: Lakers 101 - Timberwolves 112
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 39 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.7 | 95.3 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 120 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 56 |
| Avg points scored | 101.2 | 101.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.1 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 69% | 85% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 26, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ New York Knicks
Feb 24, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 198
107-91
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 22, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 21, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 201
104-97
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 19, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 217
108-109
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 17, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 15, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 183
90-93
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 12, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 186
89-97
Timberwolves
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 25, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 189
97-92
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 23, 2002 · Margin: +24 · Total: 200
112-88
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 21, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 19, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 217
117-100
vs Miami Heat
Feb 17, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 15, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 13, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 6, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 216
113-103
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 4, 2002 · Margin: -30 · Total: 196
83-113
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 3, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 219
107-112