Final Score: Lakers 71 - Nets 98
Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
10-16 Rating 1544
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
28%
72%
Projected margin: Brooklyn Nets +6.0
Nets
16-9 Rating 1653
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nets
All-time wins 47 13
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 109.6 102.7
Last meeting 113 107

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nets
Games played 26 25
Avg points scored 94.0 97.1
Avg points conceded 96.3 90.0
Win percentage 38% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 15% 92%