Final Score: Lakers 112 - Rockets 115
Saturday, January 6, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
24-15 Rating 1660
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
56%
44%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.1
Rockets
20-16 Rating 1482
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 9 4
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 112.6 107.6
Last meeting 121 114

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 39 36
Avg points scored 114.2 111.2
Avg points conceded 109.2 110.0
Win percentage 62% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 68%