Final Score: Lakers 89 - Bulls 94
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Bulls

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
16-8 Rating 1632
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Chicago Bulls +3.1
Bulls
14-10 Rating 1598
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Bulls
All-time wins 44 35
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 101.9 101.4
Last meeting 82 72

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Bulls
Games played 24 24
Avg points scored 104.0 100.3
Avg points conceded 100.7 95.9
Win percentage 67% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 83%