Final Score: Nuggets 121 - Rockets 109
Tuesday, December 22, 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 | 11 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 115.7 | 112.8 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 100 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 120.7 | 101.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 123.7 | 104.5 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 50% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 263
138-125
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: +35 · Total: 241
138-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 246
120-126
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 235
120-115
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 254
123-131
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
@ New York Knicks
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
Rockets
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 197
102-95
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 205
112-93
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 172
83-89
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 208
110-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 29, 1981 · Margin: -18 · Total: 226
104-122