Final Score: Lakers 129 - Warriors 121
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Warriors

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
43-10 Rating 1903
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
80%
20%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Warriors
19-35 Rating 1453
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Warriors
All-time wins 123 55
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 112.7 108.1
Last meeting 114 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Warriors
Games played 53 54
Avg points scored 108.4 107.5
Avg points conceded 100.0 111.0
Win percentage 81% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 75% 54%