Final Score: Lakers 103 - Nuggets 97
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nuggets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
74-22 Rating 1878
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Denver Nuggets +2.8
Nuggets
63-31 Rating 1809
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nuggets
All-time wins 107 49
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 115.6 109.0
Last meeting 103 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nuggets
Games played 96 94
Avg points scored 106.2 105.1
Avg points conceded 98.6 100.4
Win percentage 77% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 83%