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
Lakers
32-31 Rating 1437
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
10%
90%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +12.1
Heat
50-16 Rating 1841
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 23 10
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.5 93.5
Last meeting 102 104

Key Season Stats

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%