Final Score: Knicks 99 - Rockets 98
Saturday, January 17, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 111.8 | 113.0 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 110 |
| Stat | Knicks | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 46 | 46 |
| Avg points scored | 109.1 | 109.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.5 | 111.0 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 52% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 228
110-118
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 221
105-116
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 203
104-99
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: +36 · Total: 226
131-95
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
Rockets
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 16, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 214
109-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 211
106-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 266
132-134
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 244
124-120
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 220
117-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 212
97-115