Final Score: Rockets 104 - Timberwolves 95
Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 98.1 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 94 |
| Stat | Rockets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 100.8 | 93.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.9 | 97.3 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 86% | 71% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 186
91-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
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
Timberwolves
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 178
94-84
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
vs New York Knicks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 168
88-80
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101