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
Lakers
20-6 Rating 1764
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +1.3
Rockets
14-8 Rating 1657
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 72 42
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 108.2 104.5
Last meeting 119 102

Key Season Stats

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%