Final Score: Lakers 100 - Pelicans 87
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Pelicans
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.4 | 98.2 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 86 |
| Stat | Lakers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 96.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.9 | 91.5 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 201
105-96
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Miami Heat
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
vs New York Knicks
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +12 · Total: 184
98-86
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
Pelicans
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 173
90-83
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 14, 2008 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -12 · Total: 176
82-94
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +16 · Total: 194
105-89
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: +19 · Total: 193
106-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 2008 · Margin: +13 · Total: 195
104-91
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 27, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101