Final Score: Lakers 99 - Rockets 94
Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 7:00 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 81 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 106.4 | 103.1 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 100.7 | 94.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.8 | 92.9 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 58% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Miami Heat
Dec 19, 2000 · Margin: +2 · Total: 160
81-79
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 17, 2000 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 15, 2000 · Margin: +22 · Total: 174
98-76
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 13, 2000 · Margin: -10 · Total: 182
86-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 2000 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 10, 2000 · Margin: +24 · Total: 200
112-88
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 8, 2000 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 2000 · Margin: -3 · Total: 247
122-125
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 2000 · Margin: +11 · Total: 181
96-85
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 3, 2000 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
Rockets
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 2000 · Margin: -7 · Total: 165
79-86
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 16, 2000 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 2000 · Margin: +3 · Total: 193
98-95
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 11, 2000 · Margin: +7 · Total: 157
82-75
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 9, 2000 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 2000 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 2000 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 2000 · Margin: -11 · Total: 181
85-96
@ Denver Nuggets
Nov 30, 2000 · Margin: +4 · Total: 214
109-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 28, 2000 · Margin: -7 · Total: 169
81-88