Final Score: Rockets 99 - Lakers 87
Thursday, December 25, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
15-12 Rating 1544
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
20%
80%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +8.2
Lakers
20-6 Rating 1752
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 50 89
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.5 106.1
Last meeting 93 96

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 27 26
Avg points scored 86.1 102.2
Avg points conceded 85.0 95.7
Win percentage 56% 77%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 93%