Final Score: Lakers 98 - Rockets 97
Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
6-0 Rating 1924
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.3
Rockets
5-3 Rating 1600
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 83 48
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 106.4 103.0
Last meeting 114 101

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 6 8
Avg points scored 106.3 90.1
Avg points conceded 93.2 91.1
Win percentage 100% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 80%