Final Score: Lakers 124 - Rockets 106
Wednesday, March 22, 1978 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 | 7 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.8 | 107.2 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 101 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 71 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 110.0 | 103.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.3 | 107.5 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 37% | 53% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 19, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 188
101-87
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 203
98-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 15, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 206
93-113
@ New York Knicks
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 252
135-117
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 12, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 240
128-112
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 11, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 245
128-117
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 191
96-95
Rockets
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 14, 1978 · Margin: -21 · Total: 217
98-119
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 10, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 8, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
@ New York Knicks
Mar 7, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 194
88-106
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 243
110-133