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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 70 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 108.2 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 96 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 175
90-85
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
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
Lakers
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 194
102-92
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 186
85-101
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 161
75-86
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 229
122-107
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 196
96-100
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