Final Score: Thunder 91 - Rockets 99
Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Thunder @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Thunder | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 69 | 46 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.2 | 103.6 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 109 |
| Stat | Thunder | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 102.4 | 101.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.9 | 95.5 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 79% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 65% | 73% |
Recent Results
Thunder
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +14 · Total: 172
93-79
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +16 · Total: 188
102-86
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +40 · Total: 206
123-83
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -9 · Total: 211
101-110
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 212
118-94
Rockets
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 157
76-81
vs Miami Heat
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -20 · Total: 152
66-86
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