Final Score: Rockets 79 - Lakers 88
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
20-14 Rating 1664
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
23%
77%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.4
Lakers
27-6 Rating 1828
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 64 111
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 100.5 103.9
Last meeting 101 91

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 34 33
Avg points scored 100.3 104.9
Avg points conceded 99.5 97.3
Win percentage 59% 82%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 86%