Final Score: Rockets 90 - Lakers 88
Sunday, February 15, 1998 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 | 42 | 73 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.3 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 94 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 48 |
| Avg points scored | 100.1 | 106.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.9 | 99.8 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 73% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 78% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -24 · Total: 186
81-105
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 12, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 180
97-83
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 5, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 196
92-104
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 3, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 188
102-86
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 205
90-115
Lakers
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 13, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 10, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 222
105-117
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 237
122-115
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 199
112-87
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 235
121-114
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 181
92-89