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
Lakers
15-11 Rating 1589
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +4.2
Heat
15-12 Rating 1619
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 23 11
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.1 93.7
Last meeting 89 102

Key Season Stats

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%