Final Score: Pelicans 85 - Rockets 97
Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pelicans
18-13 Rating 1548
Form: LWLLL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.7
Rockets
15-13 Rating 1472
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pelicans Rockets
All-time wins 1 0
Last 5 meetings 1 0
Average points 98.0 96.0
Last meeting 98 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Pelicans Rockets
Games played 31 28
Avg points scored 94.5 91.5
Avg points conceded 92.2 89.7
Win percentage 58% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 71%