Final Score: Lakers 82 - Timberwolves 95
Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 53 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.3 | 95.7 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 113 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 19 | 17 |
| Avg points scored | 96.9 | 93.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.5 | 89.2 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 2005 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 6, 2005 · Margin: +19 · Total: 203
111-92
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 4, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 1, 2005 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 29, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 174
84-90
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 27, 2005 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 24, 2005 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 20, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
Timberwolves
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: +10 · Total: 158
84-74
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 5, 2005 · Margin: +14 · Total: 168
91-77
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 4, 2005 · Margin: +8 · Total: 162
85-77
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 29, 2005 · Margin: -9 · Total: 177
84-93
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 26, 2005 · Margin: +4 · Total: 174
89-85
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 25, 2005 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 23, 2005 · Margin: -4 · Total: 164
80-84
vs Charlotte Hornets
Nov 19, 2005 · Margin: +13 · Total: 191
102-89
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 17, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98