Final Score: Lakers 119 - Rockets 127
Sunday, April 17, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
58-19 Rating 1709
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.8
Rockets
44-33 Rating 1517
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 45 19
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 112.7 106.6
Last meeting 117 95

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 77 77
Avg points scored 112.1 108.6
Avg points conceded 106.5 107.0
Win percentage 75% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 78%