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
Lakers
14-4 Rating 1736
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.4
Rockets
8-6 Rating 1405
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 8 4
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 111.9 107.1
Last meeting 124 106

Key Season Stats

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%