Final Score: Lakers 84 - Hornets 94
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
58-15 Rating 1880
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.4
Hornets
33-40 Rating 1478
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Hornets
All-time wins 25 13
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 105.0 100.8
Last meeting 110 117

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Hornets
Games played 73 73
Avg points scored 107.5 93.7
Avg points conceded 99.8 94.5
Win percentage 79% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 55%