Final Score: Lakers 95 - Cavaliers 96
Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
34-33 Rating 1541
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Cleveland Cavaliers +3.1
Cavaliers
37-29 Rating 1511
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Cavaliers
All-time wins 42 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.7 103.5
Last meeting 99 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Cavaliers
Games played 67 66
Avg points scored 98.8 96.9
Avg points conceded 97.4 95.0
Win percentage 51% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 70%