Final Score: Lakers 96 - Heat 88
Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 94.6 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 76 | 75 |
| Avg points scored | 100.8 | 87.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 44% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 5, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 180
81-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Apr 3, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
@ Washington Wizards
Apr 2, 2002 · Margin: +20 · Total: 206
113-93
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 31, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 29, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 170
91-79
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 27, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 224
106-118
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 26, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 24, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 22, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 176
94-82
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 20, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 198
90-108
Heat
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 5, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Charlotte Hornets
Apr 3, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 187
90-97
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 2, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 177
87-90
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 31, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 181
81-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 29, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 172
92-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 27, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 161
80-81
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 25, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 169
82-87
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 23, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 168
79-89
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 22, 2002 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 20, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 159
82-77