Final Score: Heat 86 - Rockets 66
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 98.4 | 107.4 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 97 |
| Stat | Heat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 91.9 | 103.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.2 | 96.7 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 84% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 86% | 83% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 181
87-94
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -14 · Total: 192
89-103
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 177
89-88
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 163
84-79
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 150
76-74
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 163
83-80
vs New York Knicks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 180
101-79
@ New York Knicks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 174
99-75
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 155
78-77
Rockets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 211
115-96
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 231
123-108
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 2, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 189
89-100
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99