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
Lakers
18-3 Rating 1908
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
87%
13%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +8.8
Rockets
7-19 Rating 1321
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 84 48
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 106.4 102.9
Last meeting 98 97

Key Season Stats

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%