Final Score: Pistons 97 - Rockets 99
Thursday, January 3, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.0 | 105.3 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 77 |
| Stat | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 93.6 | 90.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.3 | 96.2 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 38% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 2, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 182
85-97
vs Miami Heat
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 166
86-80
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 165
78-87
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 163
75-88
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 206
89-117
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -5 · Total: 159
77-82
vs New York Knicks
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: -24 · Total: 204
90-114
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
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