Final Score: Lakers 103 - Rockets 96
Sunday, December 21, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
18-6 Rating 1752
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +3.1
Rockets
9-14 Rating 1440
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 37 19
Last 5 meetings 0 5
Average points 112.4 107.4
Last meeting 102 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 24 23
Avg points scored 116.8 103.1
Avg points conceded 107.8 105.7
Win percentage 75% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 46%