Final Score: Suns 106 - Lakers 98
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Suns @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Suns
26-12 Rating 1700
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.8
Lakers
26-11 Rating 1745
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Suns Lakers
All-time wins 87 119
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 105.8 107.8
Last meeting 115 122

Key Season Stats

Stat Suns Lakers
Games played 38 37
Avg points scored 109.8 107.8
Avg points conceded 104.9 101.4
Win percentage 68% 70%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 75%