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
Lakers
21-7 Rating 1772
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
85%
15%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +8.2
Rockets
4-22 Rating 1238
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 21 11
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 111.1 105.9
Last meeting 106 95

Key Season Stats

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%