Miami Heat visit Los Angeles Lakers. Heat are 0-1 and have gone L-W-W-L-L in their last 5, while Lakers are 1-0 and have gone L-L-L-L-W in their last 5.
Our ratings favor Lakers: about 73% to win, with a projected score of Miami Heat 111, Los Angeles Lakers 117. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.
The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Lakers lead 3-1, and the average margin has been 3.5 points in favor of Heat.
No reported injuries.
Projected score: Heat 111, Lakers 117
Model estimate for information and entertainment.
| MIA | LAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Last 5 | LWWLL | LLLLW |
| Points per game | 106 | 127 |
| Allowed per game | 131 | 105 |
| Days of rest | 11 | 11 |
| Rating | 1498 | 1573 |
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