Final Score: Rockets 85 - Lakers 93
Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
42-31 Rating 1594
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
23%
77%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.5
Lakers
51-23 Rating 1764
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 52 90
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.4 105.8
Last meeting 93 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 73 74
Avg points scored 89.3 98.5
Avg points conceded 87.1 94.2
Win percentage 58% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 86%