Final Score: Rockets 90 - Lakers 114
Sunday, December 30, 2001 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 | 48 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 102.9 | 106.4 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 107 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 90.6 | 99.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.6 | 91.7 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 88% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 225
115-110
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 193
92-101
vs Miami Heat
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 149
73-76
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 9, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 182
77-105
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -10 · Total: 204
97-107
Lakers
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 28, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 170
88-82
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 222
108-114
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: +6 · Total: 208
107-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +30 · Total: 190
110-80
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 197
93-104
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 192
98-94