Final Score: Lakers 94 - Rockets 83
Monday, December 22, 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 | 72 | 42 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.2 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 105.8 | 102.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.0 | 97.5 |
| Win percentage | 77% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 75% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 209
109-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 187
83-104
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 208
119-89
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
Rockets
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 214
116-98
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 209
118-91
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 221
102-119
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 186
108-78
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 181
94-87
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100