Final Score: Lakers 109 - Rockets 108
Wednesday, December 10, 1980 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 | 12 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.8 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 107 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 112.6 | 111.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.2 | 110.9 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 58% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 195
103-92
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 30, 1980 · Margin: -14 · Total: 230
108-122
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 29, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 247
124-123
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 27, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 247
128-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 23, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 21, 1980 · Margin: +28 · Total: 204
116-88
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 20, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
Rockets
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 219
111-108
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 227
118-109
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 30, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 29, 1980 · Margin: +25 · Total: 205
115-90
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 28, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 239
124-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 26, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 201
100-101
@ New York Knicks
Nov 24, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 223
110-113
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 249
120-129
@ Brooklyn Nets
Nov 21, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 224
116-108