Final Score: Heat 96 - Lakers 80
Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
22-9 Rating 1781
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Lakers
21-8 Rating 1737
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Lakers
All-time wins 15 29
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 95.3 102.2
Last meeting 114 111

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Lakers
Games played 31 29
Avg points scored 100.6 105.4
Avg points conceded 91.2 97.9
Win percentage 71% 72%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 77%