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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 113.1 | 109.1 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 122 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 207
100-107
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 240
122-118
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 238
112-126
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 229
110-119
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: +23 · Total: 231
127-104
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 16, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 263
135-128
Rockets
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 232
120-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 224
113-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 232
115-117
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 215
102-113
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 191
97-94
@ New York Knicks
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 255
125-130
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 202
102-100
vs New York Knicks
Nov 16, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 263
133-130