Final Score: Lakers 142 - Rockets 148
Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 122 | 81 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 116 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 106.3 | 114.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.1 | 105.8 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 74% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 72% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 29, 2017 · Margin: -15 · Total: 227
106-121
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 27, 2017 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: -17 · Total: 225
104-121
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 23, 2017 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 2017 · Margin: -7 · Total: 219
106-113
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: +6 · Total: 238
122-116
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 2017 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
@ New York Knicks
Dec 12, 2017 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 9, 2017 · Margin: +11 · Total: 209
110-99
Rockets
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 29, 2017 · Margin: -18 · Total: 224
103-121
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 28, 2017 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 25, 2017 · Margin: -5 · Total: 219
107-112
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 22, 2017 · Margin: -10 · Total: 246
118-128
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2017 · Margin: -6 · Total: 238
116-122
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 2017 · Margin: +21 · Total: 219
120-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 2017 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 15, 2017 · Margin: +15 · Total: 233
124-109
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 13, 2017 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 11, 2017 · Margin: +7 · Total: 253
130-123