Final Score: Lakers 86 - Jazz 88
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Jazz

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
67-17 Rating 1885
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Jazz
48-36 Rating 1575
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Jazz
All-time wins 101 65
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.8 101.8
Last meeting 119 109

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Jazz
Games played 84 84
Avg points scored 107.1 103.6
Avg points conceded 99.4 101.3
Win percentage 80% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 80%