Final Score: Rockets 89 - Suns 92
Friday, January 16, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.1 | 113.0 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 117 |
| Stat | Rockets | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 48 |
| Avg points scored | 110.0 | 110.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.5 | 104.1 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 87% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 214
109-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 211
106-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 266
132-134
@ 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
Suns
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +26 · Total: 230
128-102
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 11, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 232
109-123
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 207
112-95
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: -18 · Total: 198
90-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 219
113-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 265
133-132
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 213
97-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 222
116-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 242
131-111