Final Score: Rockets 88 - Mavericks 78
Friday, January 17, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
29-9 Rating 1694
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
77%
23%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +5.7
Mavericks
12-22 Rating 1285
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Mavericks
All-time wins 53 39
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 108.6 105.3
Last meeting 112 111

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Mavericks
Games played 38 34
Avg points scored 100.3 93.7
Avg points conceded 95.2 99.4
Win percentage 76% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 83% 44%