Final Score: Rockets 111 - Lakers 90
Friday, March 7, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
40-20 Rating 1626
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.2
Lakers
40-19 Rating 1654
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 41 70
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.5 108.2
Last meeting 100 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 60 59
Avg points scored 99.4 99.6
Avg points conceded 96.0 96.1
Win percentage 67% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 76%