Final Score: Lakers 98 - Rockets 88
Saturday, May 15, 1999 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
33-20 Rating 1659
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +1.3
Rockets
32-21 Rating 1552
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 77 45
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 107.4 103.8
Last meeting 88 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 53 53
Avg points scored 99.0 94.5
Avg points conceded 96.2 92.3
Win percentage 62% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 77%