Final Score: Rockets 101 - Lakers 106
Sunday, January 22, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.8 | 111.3 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 113 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 103.0 | 107.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.0 | 106.9 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 62% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 226
118-108
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 197
104-93
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 179
88-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 175
80-95
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 189
83-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 200
104-96
Lakers
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 220
121-99
vs New York Knicks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 235
112-123
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 196
94-102
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 216
106-110
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 207
103-104
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 187
93-94
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 237
120-117
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109