Final Score: Lakers 96 - Rockets 100
Tuesday, February 25, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
38-16 Rating 1680
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.8
Rockets
36-19 Rating 1610
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 70 40
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 108.3 104.5
Last meeting 85 90

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 54 55
Avg points scored 99.9 99.6
Avg points conceded 96.0 96.0
Win percentage 70% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 71%