Final Score: Rockets 101 - Pistons 91
Tuesday, December 29, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.4 | 111.4 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 97 |
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 104.1 | 117.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.7 | 107.9 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 92% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: +19 · Total: 225
122-103
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: -19 · Total: 245
113-132
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 191
98-93
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: +25 · Total: 217
121-96
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
Pistons
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: +35 · Total: 185
110-75
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 178
91-87
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 250
127-123
vs New York Knicks
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +28 · Total: 220
124-96
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 244
127-117
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +23 · Total: 233
128-105
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 239
124-115