Final Score: Lakers 90 - Nuggets 99
Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Nuggets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
3-2 Rating 1649
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Denver Nuggets +4.3
Nuggets
2-2 Rating 1658
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Nuggets
All-time wins 113 55
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 114.6 108.4
Last meeting 92 89

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Nuggets
Games played 5 4
Avg points scored 93.0 105.8
Avg points conceded 86.0 99.0
Win percentage 60% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 0% 100%