Final Score: Lakers 116 - Rockets 114
Wednesday, December 5, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
18-9 Rating 1625
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.6
Rockets
13-11 Rating 1547
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 9 6
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 113.1 109.1
Last meeting 121 122

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 27 24
Avg points scored 113.2 113.3
Avg points conceded 109.4 111.9
Win percentage 67% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 83%