Final Score: Lakers 112 - Nuggets 93
Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 84 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 118.0 | 111.2 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 94.3 | 80.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.3 | 88.8 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 29% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 25, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 22, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 216
109-107
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: -27 · Total: 169
71-98
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 176
80-96
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 191
107-84
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 180
82-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
Nuggets
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 169
80-89
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 155
75-80
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -22 · Total: 164
71-93
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -22 · Total: 166
72-94
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 176
84-92
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 173
92-81
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 175
77-98