Final Score: Rockets 98 - Nuggets 97
Sunday, January 18, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 112.2 | 114.9 |
| Last meeting | 132 | 134 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 46 |
| Avg points scored | 109.3 | 118.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.8 | 120.9 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 45% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs New York Knicks
Jan 17, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
@ 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
Nuggets
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 17, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 245
123-122
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 14, 1981 · Margin: -26 · Total: 230
102-128
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 13, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 267
135-132
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 10, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 235
116-119
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 246
130-116
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 7, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 238
117-121
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 266
134-132
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 265
132-133
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 241
119-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110