Final Score: Rockets 116 - Lakers 105
Friday, December 9, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.9 | 111.9 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 113 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 106.5 | 105.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.2 | 107.4 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 10% | 54% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 3, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 236
120-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 1, 1977 · Margin: +13 · Total: 197
105-92
vs New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1977 · Margin: +17 · Total: 223
120-103
@ New York Knicks
Nov 28, 1977 · Margin: -18 · Total: 190
86-104
@ Washington Wizards
Nov 26, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 23, 1977 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 22, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 19, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 16, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 198
97-101
Lakers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 4, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 30, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 29, 1977 · Margin: -17 · Total: 219
101-118
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 27, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 25, 1977 · Margin: +12 · Total: 246
129-117
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 23, 1977 · Margin: -24 · Total: 202
89-113
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 22, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 225
107-118
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 20, 1977 · Margin: -22 · Total: 182
80-102
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 18, 1977 · Margin: +33 · Total: 199
116-83