Final Score: Lakers 96 - Rockets 93
Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
40-30 Rating 1700
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +1.2
Rockets
37-33 Rating 1581
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 88 50
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 106.2 102.6
Last meeting 106 99

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 70 70
Avg points scored 99.1 94.2
Avg points conceded 97.4 92.4
Win percentage 57% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 69%