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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 70 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.3 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 90 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs New York Knicks
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 248
121-127
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 187
84-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 193
91-102
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 13, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 249
132-117
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 184
100-84
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 196
106-90
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 194
86-108
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 228
129-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
Rockets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 180
95-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76
vs Toronto Raptors
Feb 20, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 204
107-97
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: +29 · Total: 225
127-98
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 15, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 190
85-105
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
@ New York Knicks
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 193
90-103