Final Score: Lakers 88 - Rockets 102
Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
33-19 Rating 1689
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.3
Rockets
31-21 Rating 1522
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 77 44
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 107.5 103.8
Last meeting 110 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 52 52
Avg points scored 99.2 94.4
Avg points conceded 96.1 92.4
Win percentage 63% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 76%