Final Score: Lakers 104 - Rockets 108
Friday, January 17, 2003 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 | 87 | 49 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.2 | 102.6 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 93 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 96.7 | 91.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 96.4 | 88.8 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 76% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 15, 2003 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
vs Miami Heat
Jan 12, 2003 · Margin: +25 · Total: 187
106-81
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 10, 2003 · Margin: +16 · Total: 214
115-99
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 7, 2003 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 2003 · Margin: +12 · Total: 206
109-97
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: +16 · Total: 192
104-88
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: +19 · Total: 205
112-93
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 25, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 22, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 216
109-107
Rockets
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 2003 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 13, 2003 · Margin: +9 · Total: 193
101-92
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 11, 2003 · Margin: +2 · Total: 172
87-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 10, 2003 · Margin: -9 · Total: 159
75-84
@ Orlando Magic
Jan 8, 2003 · Margin: +10 · Total: 172
91-81
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 2003 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 4, 2003 · Margin: -2 · Total: 170
84-86
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 31, 2002 · Margin: +23 · Total: 183
103-80
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 29, 2002 · Margin: +12 · Total: 182
97-85
vs New York Knicks
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: -16 · Total: 182
83-99