Final Score: Lakers 120 - Trail Blazers 128
Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
56-23 Rating 1779
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +0.8
Trail Blazers
47-33 Rating 1645
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
All-time wins 102 78
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.9 106.6
Last meeting 91 79

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Trail Blazers
Games played 79 80
Avg points scored 100.8 96.3
Avg points conceded 93.6 93.5
Win percentage 71% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 72%