Final Score: Lakers 107 - Rockets 101
Thursday, December 20, 2001 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 | 84 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.4 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 97 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 100.8 | 88.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.4 | 94.6 |
| Win percentage | 86% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 38% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +30 · Total: 190
110-80
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 197
93-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 192
98-94
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 1, 2001 · Margin: +26 · Total: 178
102-76
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 30, 2001 · Margin: +15 · Total: 199
107-92
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 27, 2001 · Margin: +19 · Total: 189
104-85
vs Denver Nuggets
Nov 25, 2001 · Margin: +7 · Total: 203
105-98
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 23, 2001 · Margin: +16 · Total: 196
106-90
Rockets
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 193
92-101
vs Miami Heat
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 149
73-76
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 9, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 182
77-105
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -10 · Total: 204
97-107
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 167
82-85
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 4, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 178
75-103
@ New York Knicks
Dec 3, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 1, 2001 · Margin: -10 · Total: 160
75-85