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
Rockets
41-43 Rating 1533
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
24%
76%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.0
Lakers
55-29 Rating 1683
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 9 15
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 108.3 112.1
Last meeting 106 111

Key Season Stats

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%