Final Score: Rockets 111 - Lakers 134
Friday, December 26, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 107.2 | 112.2 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 103 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 103.6 | 116.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.2 | 107.7 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 30% | 92% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +25 · Total: 217
121-96
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -14 · Total: 214
100-114
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 225
119-106
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -56 · Total: 216
80-136
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: -16 · Total: 202
93-109
Lakers
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 227
117-110
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 209
93-116
@ New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: +26 · Total: 200
113-87
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: +32 · Total: 232
132-100