Final Score: Lakers 98 - Rockets 104
Tuesday, April 30, 1996 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 | 69 | 37 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.6 | 104.6 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 94 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 84 | 84 |
| Avg points scored | 102.7 | 102.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.3 | 100.6 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 56% | 66% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 27, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 25, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 170
83-87
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 21, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 180
92-88
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 20, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 188
106-82
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 18, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 16, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 14, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
vs Golden State Warriors
Apr 12, 1996 · Margin: +13 · Total: 175
94-81
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 10, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 201
111-90
@ Denver Nuggets
Apr 9, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 189
91-98
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 27, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 25, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 170
87-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 21, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 228
118-110
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 18, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Apr 16, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 15, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 13, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 11, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 9, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 174
90-84
@ Denver Nuggets
Apr 7, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111