Final Score: Rockets 122 - Lakers 121
Friday, January 19, 1979 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 | 5 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 108.1 | 112.6 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 112 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 45 |
| Avg points scored | 111.2 | 113.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.7 | 108.7 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 80% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 207
104-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 236
126-110
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 8, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 220
104-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 249
127-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
Lakers
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 236
117-119
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ New York Knicks
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 200
106-94
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 213
118-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104