Final Score: Rockets 114 - Nuggets 111
Friday, January 2, 1987 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 | 23 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 116.4 | 119.9 |
| Last meeting | 126 | 122 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 103.6 | 116.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.0 | 118.5 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 71% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 207
105-102
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 245
111-134
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +25 · Total: 217
121-96
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -14 · Total: 214
100-114
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 225
119-106
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
Nuggets
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 219
108-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: -11 · Total: 243
116-127
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +16 · Total: 240
128-112
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -23 · Total: 259
118-141
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 239
120-119
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 12, 1986 · Margin: +12 · Total: 244
128-116
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112