Final Score: Lakers 105 - Timberwolves 102
Friday, March 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 73 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 102.1 | 95.6 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 85 |
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 94.0 | 97.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.7 | 96.3 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 55% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 7, 2012 · Margin: -5 · Total: 207
101-106
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 6, 2012 · Margin: -3 · Total: 173
85-88
vs Miami Heat
Mar 4, 2012 · Margin: +10 · Total: 176
93-83
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 2, 2012 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 29, 2012 · Margin: +19 · Total: 189
104-85
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 23, 2012 · Margin: -15 · Total: 185
85-100
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 22, 2012 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 20, 2012 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 19, 2012 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 17, 2012 · Margin: +12 · Total: 210
111-99
Timberwolves
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 7, 2012 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 5, 2012 · Margin: +1 · Total: 189
95-94
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 3, 2012 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 1, 2012 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 29, 2012 · Margin: -19 · Total: 189
85-104
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 28, 2012 · Margin: +12 · Total: 206
109-97
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 22, 2012 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 20, 2012 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 19, 2012 · Margin: +1 · Total: 183
92-91
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 17, 2012 · Margin: +13 · Total: 209
111-98