Final Score: Lakers 83 - Rockets 88
Sunday, March 5, 1989 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 | 47 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.1 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 125 | 114 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 56 |
| Avg points scored | 114.7 | 109.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.8 | 109.4 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 79% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 3, 1989 · Margin: +22 · Total: 256
139-117
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 1, 1989 · Margin: +21 · Total: 263
142-121
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 26, 1989 · Margin: +12 · Total: 256
134-122
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 24, 1989 · Margin: +12 · Total: 218
115-103
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 22, 1989 · Margin: -26 · Total: 184
79-105
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 19, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 229
119-110
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 16, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 14, 1989 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 8, 1989 · Margin: -3 · Total: 239
118-121
Rockets
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 3, 1989 · Margin: -10 · Total: 226
108-118
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 2, 1989 · Margin: -10 · Total: 216
103-113
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 27, 1989 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 25, 1989 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 24, 1989 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ New York Knicks
Feb 21, 1989 · Margin: -5 · Total: 235
115-120
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: -20 · Total: 200
90-110
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 18, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 17, 1989 · Margin: +10 · Total: 232
121-111
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 14, 1989 · Margin: +14 · Total: 260
137-123