Final Score: Rockets 102 - Lakers 119
Friday, December 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 71 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 113 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 17 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 101.5 | 105.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.6 | 96.8 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 75% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 89% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 186
108-78
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 181
94-87
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 207
107-100
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 22, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 174
90-84
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 20, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 224
127-97
vs New York Knicks
Nov 18, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 179
95-84
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 16, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
Lakers
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 178
84-94
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 196
107-89
vs Toronto Raptors
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 204
105-99
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 200
95-105
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 26, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 221
118-103
@ Miami Heat
Nov 25, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 23, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 221
119-102