Final Score: Rockets 81 - Lakers 93
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
48-27 Rating 1682
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
23%
77%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.5
Lakers
59-16 Rating 1851
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 60 105
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 101.0 104.4
Last meeting 96 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 75 75
Avg points scored 98.6 107.1
Avg points conceded 94.8 99.7
Win percentage 64% 79%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 86%