Final Score: Lakers 95 - Rockets 105
Sunday, May 18, 1986 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 | 37 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 112.9 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 117 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 94 | 94 |
| Avg points scored | 117.3 | 114.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 109.3 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 74% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 89% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
May 16, 1986 · Margin: -8 · Total: 226
109-117
vs Houston Rockets
May 13, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 214
102-112
vs Houston Rockets
May 10, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 226
119-107
@ Dallas Mavericks
May 8, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 227
120-107
vs Dallas Mavericks
May 6, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 229
116-113
@ Dallas Mavericks
May 4, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 238
118-120
@ Dallas Mavericks
May 2, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 30, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 230
117-113
vs Dallas Mavericks
Apr 27, 1986 · Margin: +14 · Total: 246
130-116
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 23, 1986 · Margin: +20 · Total: 208
114-94
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Lakers
May 16, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Los Angeles Lakers
May 13, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
@ Los Angeles Lakers
May 10, 1986 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
@ Denver Nuggets
May 8, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 248
126-122
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