Final Score: Rockets 99 - Lakers 106
Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
27-24 Rating 1520
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.0
Lakers
26-25 Rating 1632
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 50 87
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.6 106.2
Last meeting 108 104

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 51 51
Avg points scored 92.8 98.8
Avg points conceded 91.2 97.6
Win percentage 53% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 62%