Final Score: Lakers 113 - Rockets 91
Wednesday, December 14, 1977 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 | 5 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 111.1 | 109.7 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 116 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 106.1 | 105.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.5 | 107.6 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 221
105-116
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
Rockets
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: -32 · Total: 200
84-116
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -17 · Total: 203
93-110
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: +11 · Total: 221
116-105
@ 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