Final Score: Lakers 121 - Rockets 114
Wednesday, November 22, 1978 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 | 8 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.9 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 124 | 106 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 18 | 14 |
| Avg points scored | 121.1 | 115.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.4 | 110.9 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 67% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 230
121-109
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: +18 · Total: 256
137-119
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 240
134-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 224
113-111
@ Chicago Bulls
Nov 7, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
vs New York Knicks
Nov 3, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 271
147-124
Rockets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 246
126-120
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 220
103-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 259
136-123
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 10, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 257
126-131
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 4, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 1, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Denver Nuggets
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 255
121-134
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
vs New York Knicks
Oct 25, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Boston Celtics
Oct 21, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 219
118-101