Final Score: Rockets 86 - Timberwolves 98
Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 37 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.9 | 98.4 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 95 |
| Stat | Rockets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 92.1 | 95.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.7 | 96.1 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 67% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +19 · Total: 183
101-82
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
@ Miami Heat
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 223
109-114
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +25 · Total: 169
97-72
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +14 · Total: 164
89-75
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -19 · Total: 187
84-103
Timberwolves
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 176
96-80
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: +8 · Total: 176
92-84
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 192
88-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107