Final Score: Lakers 89 - Heat 102
Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.5 | 93.5 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 104 |
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 66 |
| Avg points scored | 98.3 | 102.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.5 | 95.2 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 76% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 37% | 85% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 15, 2005 · Margin: -17 · Total: 199
91-108
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 14, 2005 · Margin: -14 · Total: 176
81-95
@ Charlotte Hornets
Mar 12, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 10, 2005 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 8, 2005 · Margin: -9 · Total: 211
101-110
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 6, 2005 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 4, 2005 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 2, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104
@ New York Knicks
Feb 28, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
@ Toronto Raptors
Feb 27, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
Heat
@ New York Knicks
Mar 15, 2005 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 14, 2005 · Margin: +39 · Total: 181
110-71
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 12, 2005 · Margin: +25 · Total: 155
90-65
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 10, 2005 · Margin: +17 · Total: 197
107-90
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 7, 2005 · Margin: +8 · Total: 208
108-100
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 6, 2005 · Margin: +20 · Total: 184
102-82
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 4, 2005 · Margin: +21 · Total: 187
104-83
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 3, 2005 · Margin: +16 · Total: 196
106-90
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 27, 2005 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Orlando Magic
Feb 26, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98