Final Score: Suns 126 - Lakers 118
Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Suns @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Suns
56-31 Rating 1689
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.8
Lakers
48-39 Rating 1677
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Suns Lakers
All-time wins 78 115
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 105.6 108.1
Last meeting 114 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Suns Lakers
Games played 87 87
Avg points scored 107.9 99.4
Avg points conceded 102.6 97.2
Win percentage 64% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 67%