Final Score: Rockets 91 - Magic 81
Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 100.4 | 103.4 |
| Last meeting | 74 | 83 |
| Stat | Rockets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 91.9 | 97.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.0 | 98.4 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 71% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 2003 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: -2 · Total: 170
84-86
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 31, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 183
103-80
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 182
97-85
vs New York Knicks
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 182
83-99
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 187
91-96
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
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
Magic
vs New York Knicks
Jan 6, 2003 · Margin: +3 · Total: 203
103-100
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: -5 · Total: 171
83-88
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 3, 2003 · Margin: -11 · Total: 189
89-100
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 207
112-95
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 185
86-99
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90