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
Heat
18-7 Rating 1651
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +5.5
Rockets
21-4 Rating 1713
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Rockets
All-time wins 5 15
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 98.4 107.4
Last meeting 121 97

Key Season Stats

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%