Final Score: Lakers 87 - Cavaliers 93
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
32-9 Rating 1785
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Cleveland Cavaliers +6.0
Cavaliers
32-11 Rating 1899
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Cavaliers
All-time wins 44 32
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 103.8 102.9
Last meeting 87 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Cavaliers
Games played 41 43
Avg points scored 103.5 101.1
Avg points conceded 96.4 94.6
Win percentage 78% 74%
Away win % / Home win % 60% 83%