Final Score: Rockets 114 - Pistons 94
Friday, December 26, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 109.3 | 110.5 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 112 |
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 109.9 | 98.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.0 | 104.6 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 28% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 37% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -15 · Total: 213
99-114
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: -32 · Total: 214
91-123
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -24 · Total: 242
109-133
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: -14 · Total: 252
119-133
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 220
107-113
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 217
108-109
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 219
111-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
Pistons
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 214
97-117
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: -17 · Total: 225
104-121
vs New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
@ New York Knicks
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103