Final Score: Lakers 116 - Rockets 122
Saturday, January 15, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.0 | 105.6 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 107.7 | 106.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.1 | 105.8 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 79% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 14, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 11, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 9, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 242
124-118
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 7, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 167
85-82
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 5, 1977 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: +29 · Total: 239
134-105
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 206
107-99
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 25, 1976 · Margin: -17 · Total: 209
96-113
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 186
97-89
Rockets
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 14, 1977 · Margin: +27 · Total: 195
111-84
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 12, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 11, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 8, 1977 · Margin: -12 · Total: 200
94-106
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 7, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
vs New York Knicks
Jan 5, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1977 · Margin: -24 · Total: 184
80-104
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 184
93-91
@ New York Knicks
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: -12 · Total: 210
99-111