Final Score: Nuggets 134 - Rockets 132
Saturday, January 3, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 113.6 | 110.8 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 111 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 117.8 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 120.3 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 53% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 265
132-133
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 241
119-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 246
125-121
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 264
128-136
@ New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 252
122-130
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 16, 1980 · Margin: -15 · Total: 251
118-133
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -24 · Total: 270
123-147
Rockets
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 244
124-120
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 220
117-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 212
97-115
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 208
114-94
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