Final Score: Rockets 126 - Nuggets 122
Thursday, May 8, 1986 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 | 22 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 116.2 | 119.8 |
| Last meeting | 131 | 103 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 90 | 91 |
| Avg points scored | 114.6 | 114.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.2 | 113.8 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 82% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Denver Nuggets
May 6, 1986 · Margin: +28 · Total: 234
131-103
@ Denver Nuggets
May 4, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 225
111-114
@ Denver Nuggets
May 2, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 29, 1986 · Margin: +18 · Total: 220
119-101
vs Denver Nuggets
Apr 26, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 245
126-119
@ Sacramento Kings
Apr 22, 1986 · Margin: +15 · Total: 211
113-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 19, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
vs Sacramento Kings
Apr 17, 1986 · Margin: +20 · Total: 194
107-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 12, 1986 · Margin: -18 · Total: 202
92-110
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 10, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 230
113-117
Nuggets
@ Houston Rockets
May 6, 1986 · Margin: -28 · Total: 234
103-131
vs Houston Rockets
May 4, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
vs Houston Rockets
May 2, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 231
116-115
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 29, 1986 · Margin: -18 · Total: 220
101-119
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 26, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 245
119-126
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 24, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 228
116-112
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 22, 1986 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 20, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Apr 18, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 12, 1986 · Margin: -18 · Total: 216
99-117