Final Score: Kings 105 - Lakers 99
Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Kings @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Kings
22-8 Rating 1751
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Sacramento Kings +0.8
Lakers
11-18 Rating 1525
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Kings Lakers
All-time wins 33 111
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.9 108.8
Last meeting 106 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Kings Lakers
Games played 30 29
Avg points scored 98.9 94.1
Avg points conceded 92.1 97.1
Win percentage 73% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 62%