Final Score: Lakers 92 - Heat 97
Sunday, December 25, 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 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.1 | 93.7 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 96.7 | 97.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.8 | 94.9 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 69% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 23, 2005 · Margin: +16 · Total: 192
104-88
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 20, 2005 · Margin: +22 · Total: 202
112-90
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 18, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 10, 2005 · Margin: -13 · Total: 177
82-95
@ 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
Heat
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 23, 2005 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 2005 · Margin: +19 · Total: 203
111-92
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: -8 · Total: 222
107-115
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +17 · Total: 183
100-83
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 13, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 2005 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 5, 2005 · Margin: -10 · Total: 188
89-99