Final Score: Lakers 98 - Pelicans 108
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
45-19 Rating 1815
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +1.3
Pelicans
43-20 Rating 1708
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 10 6
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 100.6 98.0
Last meeting 109 80

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 64 63
Avg points scored 108.3 100.3
Avg points conceded 100.8 95.0
Win percentage 70% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 70%