Final Score: Knicks 114 - Lakers 116
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Knicks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Knicks
11-13 Rating 1391
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
8%
92%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +13.6
Lakers
20-3 Rating 1854
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Knicks Lakers
All-time wins 27 45
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.1 106.4
Last meeting 109 120

Key Season Stats

Stat Knicks Lakers
Games played 24 23
Avg points scored 104.9 108.0
Avg points conceded 107.0 97.3
Win percentage 46% 87%
Away win % / Home win % 31% 93%