Final Score: Rockets 100 - Lakers 92
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
57-31 Rating 1770
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.3
Lakers
69-18 Rating 1895
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 60 106
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 100.9 104.3
Last meeting 81 93

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 88 87
Avg points scored 98.0 106.9
Avg points conceded 93.9 99.2
Win percentage 65% 79%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 89%