Final Score: Lakers 105 - Rockets 100
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
30-6 Rating 1871
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.8
Rockets
24-15 Rating 1644
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 103 60
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.4 101.0
Last meeting 111 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 36 39
Avg points scored 107.8 96.7
Avg points conceded 98.9 93.7
Win percentage 83% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 75%