Final Score: Rockets 71 - Lakers 72
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
45-37 Rating 1543
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
22%
78%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.8
Lakers
56-26 Rating 1728
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 52 91
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.3 105.7
Last meeting 85 93

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 82 82
Avg points scored 89.8 98.2
Avg points conceded 88.0 94.3
Win percentage 55% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 83%