Final Score: Rockets 116 - Nuggets 115
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 55 | 56 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.9 | 115.1 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 101 |
| Stat | Rockets | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 102.0 | 89.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 98.7 | 101.3 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 7% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 15% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 221
101-120
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 214
116-98
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 209
118-91
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 221
102-119
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +30 · Total: 186
108-78
Nuggets
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -33 · Total: 231
99-132
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 150
69-81
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 162
75-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 183
81-102
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 225
106-119
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 184
85-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -38 · Total: 228
95-133
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 197
91-106
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 185
83-102