Final Score: Rockets 70 - Lakers 89
Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
60-34 Rating 1792
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.1
Lakers
72-21 Rating 1874
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 63 109
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 100.6 104.1
Last meeting 95 80

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 94 93
Avg points scored 97.8 106.4
Avg points conceded 94.3 98.8
Win percentage 64% 77%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 87%