Final Score: Lakers 103 - Rockets 109
Sunday, April 6, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
59-18 Rating 1806
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.3
Rockets
49-29 Rating 1637
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 35 13
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 113.2 106.8
Last meeting 116 111

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 77 78
Avg points scored 117.8 114.8
Avg points conceded 109.5 112.1
Win percentage 77% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 66% 89%