Final Score: Suns 97 - Lakers 109
Sunday, January 5, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 68 | 105 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 108.9 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 93 |
| Stat | Suns | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 91.5 | 95.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.8 | 97.2 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 60% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: +14 · Total: 200
107-93
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 2, 2003 · Margin: +18 · Total: 174
96-78
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 30, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 203
108-95
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 177
89-88
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 163
87-76
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 181
86-95
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 171
87-84
Lakers
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 192
104-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: +19 · Total: 205
112-93
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