Final Score: Rockets 90 - Magic 103
Sunday, February 2, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.5 | 104.6 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 97 |
| Stat | Rockets | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 100.1 | 90.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.9 | 93.1 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 76% | 58% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: -26 · Total: 174
74-100
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 30, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 222
109-113
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 205
100-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 19, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 188
102-86
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 17, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 166
88-78
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
vs New York Knicks
Jan 14, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 192
106-86
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -24 · Total: 196
86-110
Magic
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 184
82-102
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 238
121-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 181
93-88
@ Miami Heat
Jan 19, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 186
99-87
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 145
67-78
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 15, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 144
78-66
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111