Final Score: Nuggets 121 - Rockets 117
Saturday, December 19, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 119.3 | 115.8 |
| Last meeting | 132 | 113 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 21 |
| Avg points scored | 118.8 | 102.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.9 | 104.0 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 78% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: -19 · Total: 247
114-133
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +19 · Total: 245
132-113
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 252
131-121
@ New York Knicks
Dec 10, 1987 · Margin: -16 · Total: 210
97-113
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 243
124-119
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +16 · Total: 194
105-89
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +27 · Total: 267
147-120
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: -5 · Total: 207
101-106
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 190
92-98
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: -19 · Total: 245
113-132
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 191
98-93
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: +25 · Total: 217
121-96
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: -12 · Total: 184
86-98
@ Utah Jazz
Nov 27, 1987 · Margin: -22 · Total: 214
96-118