Final Score: Rockets 119 - Nuggets 118
Tuesday, March 6, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.9 | 113.7 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 97 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 68 |
| Avg points scored | 111.5 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.1 | 109.5 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 70% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +20 · Total: 216
118-98
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: +25 · Total: 219
122-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 236
111-125
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -20 · Total: 234
107-127
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 230
120-110
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 250
124-126
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 206
96-110
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 235
119-116
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 244
120-124
Nuggets
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: -25 · Total: 219
97-122
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 227
121-106
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 249
132-117
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 222
104-118
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111