Final Score: Lakers 111 - Rockets 106
Friday, April 3, 1981 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 | 14 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 112.2 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 111 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 83 | 83 |
| Avg points scored | 111.1 | 108.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.4 | 107.9 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 61% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 1, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 29, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 294
146-148
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 28, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 24, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 22, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 238
120-118
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 21, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 20, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 252
133-119
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 18, 1981 · Margin: -12 · Total: 240
114-126
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 17, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 1, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 29, 1981 · Margin: -26 · Total: 244
109-135
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 24, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 20, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 18, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 15, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 265
127-138
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 14, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 183
101-82