Final Score: Rockets 78 - Lakers 97
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
46-40 Rating 1543
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
22%
78%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.8
Lakers
59-27 Rating 1728
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 53 94
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 101.9 105.2
Last meeting 88 92

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 86 86
Avg points scored 89.6 97.7
Avg points conceded 88.1 93.9
Win percentage 53% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 84%