Final Score: Lakers 111 - Rockets 96
Thursday, February 18, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 43 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 112.7 | 106.9 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 110 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 47 |
| Avg points scored | 113.5 | 107.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.5 | 104.9 |
| Win percentage | 81% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 74% | 82% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 16, 1988 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 14, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 221
115-106
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 12, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 265
133-132
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 11, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 228
120-108
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 9, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 4, 1988 · Margin: +31 · Total: 203
117-86
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 2, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 29, 1988 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1988 · Margin: +21 · Total: 209
115-94
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 26, 1988 · Margin: +11 · Total: 211
111-100
Rockets
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 16, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 237
121-116
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 14, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 12, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 11, 1988 · Margin: -5 · Total: 235
115-120
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 9, 1988 · Margin: +9 · Total: 249
129-120
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 4, 1988 · Margin: +28 · Total: 202
115-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 2, 1988 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 30, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 200
108-92
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 28, 1988 · Margin: -24 · Total: 194
85-109
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 26, 1988 · Margin: +20 · Total: 228
124-104