Final Score: Lakers 96 - Rockets 94
Sunday, December 26, 1982 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 | 21 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 111.1 | 105.9 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 95 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 117.2 | 95.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.5 | 106.2 |
| Win percentage | 75% | 15% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 25% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1982 · Margin: +5 · Total: 235
120-115
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 1982 · Margin: +24 · Total: 224
124-100
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 19, 1982 · Margin: +2 · Total: 218
110-108
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 18, 1982 · Margin: -26 · Total: 226
100-126
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 17, 1982 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 1982 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1982 · Margin: +21 · Total: 235
128-107
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: +6 · Total: 250
128-122
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1982 · Margin: -10 · Total: 218
104-114
Rockets
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 23, 1982 · Margin: -6 · Total: 170
82-88
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 21, 1982 · Margin: -7 · Total: 177
85-92
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1982 · Margin: -19 · Total: 213
97-116
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1982 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 14, 1982 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 11, 1982 · Margin: -7 · Total: 195
94-101
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 10, 1982 · Margin: -14 · Total: 180
83-97
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1982 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 7, 1982 · Margin: -19 · Total: 195
88-107
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1982 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93