Final Score: Lakers 101 - Pelicans 95
Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Pelicans

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
34-16 Rating 1671
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: New Orleans Pelicans +3.1
Pelicans
32-19 Rating 1637
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Pelicans
All-time wins 18 9
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 101.7 98.5
Last meeting 101 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Pelicans
Games played 50 51
Avg points scored 103.3 94.8
Avg points conceded 96.6 91.9
Win percentage 68% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 80%