Final Score: Lakers 113 - Rockets 120
Wednesday, March 2, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
39-22 Rating 1652
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.3
Rockets
33-26 Rating 1568
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 5 2
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 111.7 107.3
Last meeting 106 101

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 61 59
Avg points scored 107.9 106.1
Avg points conceded 104.4 105.2
Win percentage 64% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 80%