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
Lakers
53-23 Rating 1738
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +2.5
Heat
33-42 Rating 1450
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 19 8
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 103.6 94.6
Last meeting 96 102

Key Season Stats

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%