Final Score: Lakers 85 - Heat 101
Monday, December 25, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
18-9 Rating 1659
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +0.4
Heat
12-14 Rating 1503
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Heat
All-time wins 24 12
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 101.8 93.8
Last meeting 100 92

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Heat
Games played 27 26
Avg points scored 103.5 94.1
Avg points conceded 100.0 98.8
Win percentage 67% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 50%