Final Score: Rockets 89 - Lakers 86
Sunday, April 5, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 108.3 | 112.1 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 111 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 84 | 84 |
| Avg points scored | 108.3 | 111.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.0 | 107.4 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 71% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 3, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 1, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 29, 1981 · Margin: -26 · Total: 244
109-135
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 24, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 22, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 222
114-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 20, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 18, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 15, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 265
127-138
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 3, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 217
111-106
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 1, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 29, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 294
146-148
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 28, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 24, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 22, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 238
120-118
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 21, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 20, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 252
133-119
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 18, 1981 · Margin: -12 · Total: 240
114-126