Final Score: Lakers 117 - Hornets 116
Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
31-29 Rating 1479
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.3
Hornets
12-47 Rating 1154
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hornets
All-time wins 22 8
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 104.7 98.1
Last meeting 101 90

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Hornets
Games played 60 59
Avg points scored 98.3 92.6
Avg points conceded 99.2 99.2
Win percentage 52% 20%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 34%