Final Score: Rockets 99 - Nuggets 112
Sunday, February 17, 1980 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 | 4 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 111.1 | 113.9 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 112 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 61 |
| Avg points scored | 113.3 | 108.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.8 | 112.5 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 58% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: -11 · Total: 217
103-114
vs New York Knicks
Feb 13, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 239
122-117
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 238
120-118
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: +22 · Total: 212
117-95
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 8, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 209
105-104
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 30, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 229
111-118
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -21 · Total: 245
112-133
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: +12 · Total: 234
123-111
Nuggets
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 209
111-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 177
84-93
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 12, 1980 · Margin: -17 · Total: 239
111-128
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: +19 · Total: 227
123-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 233
122-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 253
127-126
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 30, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 232
111-121
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 23, 1980 · Margin: -25 · Total: 211
93-118