Final Score: Lakers 132 - Timberwolves 119
Friday, January 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Timberwolves

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
35-9 Rating 1851
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
80%
20%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Timberwolves
16-28 Rating 1394
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Timberwolves
All-time wins 61 25
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 101.5 95.6
Last meeting 98 86

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Timberwolves
Games played 44 44
Avg points scored 107.7 98.3
Avg points conceded 99.2 101.4
Win percentage 80% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 36%