Final Score: Lakers 98 - Rockets 114
Wednesday, February 18, 1976 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 0 |
| Average points | 114.0 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 107.5 | 104.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.6 | 105.9 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 17, 1976 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 15, 1976 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 13, 1976 · Margin: +14 · Total: 238
126-112
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 10, 1976 · Margin: +18 · Total: 194
106-88
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 8, 1976 · Margin: +8 · Total: 186
97-89
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 6, 1976 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 5, 1976 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 1, 1976 · Margin: +21 · Total: 185
103-82
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 30, 1976 · Margin: -8 · Total: 234
113-121
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 28, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 239
121-118
Rockets
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 15, 1976 · Margin: -8 · Total: 218
105-113
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 14, 1976 · Margin: -19 · Total: 197
89-108
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 13, 1976 · Margin: -25 · Total: 243
109-134
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 11, 1976 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 9, 1976 · Margin: +19 · Total: 191
105-86
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 7, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 176
89-87
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 5, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 225
111-114
@ New York Knicks
Jan 31, 1976 · Margin: +16 · Total: 244
130-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 29, 1976 · Margin: -33 · Total: 205
86-119
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 28, 1976 · Margin: +15 · Total: 201
108-93