Final Score: Lakers 91 - Rockets 102
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
58-26 Rating 1743
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.7
Rockets
45-39 Rating 1528
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 93 52
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 105.4 102.0
Last meeting 98 84

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 84 84
Avg points scored 97.9 89.5
Avg points conceded 93.9 88.0
Win percentage 69% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 66%