Final Score: Lakers 87 - Rockets 99
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
71-19 Rating 1909
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.4
Rockets
58-33 Rating 1757
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 108 61
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.3 100.8
Last meeting 108 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 90 91
Avg points scored 106.8 98.0
Avg points conceded 99.1 94.2
Win percentage 79% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 70% 80%