Final Score: Lakers 109 - Rockets 117
Friday, May 16, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
70-23 Rating 1790
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.8
Rockets
59-34 Rating 1719
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 37 15
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 113.0 107.1
Last meeting 102 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 93 93
Avg points scored 117.4 114.6
Avg points conceded 109.2 111.3
Win percentage 75% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 89%