Final Score: Lakers 117 - Rockets 95
Thursday, February 6, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
36-11 Rating 1787
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.3
Rockets
33-15 Rating 1629
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 33 13
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 113.0 107.0
Last meeting 120 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 47 48
Avg points scored 119.2 115.8
Avg points conceded 110.1 112.4
Win percentage 77% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 96%