Final Score: Lakers 79 - Nuggets 90
Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nuggets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
48-10 Rating 1932
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +1.8
Nuggets
38-20 Rating 1656
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nuggets
All-time wins 105 47
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 116.0 109.2
Last meeting 104 90

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nuggets
Games played 58 58
Avg points scored 109.3 103.3
Avg points conceded 100.7 100.7
Win percentage 83% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 78% 75%