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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.6 | 107.6 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 114 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 213
118-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 210
106-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 248
123-125
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 242
127-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 219
100-119
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 224
107-117
Rockets
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 249
127-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 250
119-131
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs New York Knicks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 236
129-107
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91