Final Score: Lakers 96 - Rockets 93
Wednesday, March 3, 2004 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 | 89 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 102.5 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 102 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 59 |
| Avg points scored | 98.2 | 88.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.4 | 85.3 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 70% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 2, 2004 · Margin: -1 · Total: 187
93-94
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 29, 2004 · Margin: +17 · Total: 183
100-83
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 28, 2004 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 26, 2004 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 25, 2004 · Margin: +1 · Total: 223
112-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 22, 2004 · Margin: +12 · Total: 196
104-92
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 20, 2004 · Margin: +28 · Total: 204
116-88
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 18, 2004 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 17, 2004 · Margin: +3 · Total: 175
89-86
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 11, 2004 · Margin: -15 · Total: 189
87-102
Rockets
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 29, 2004 · Margin: -17 · Total: 177
80-97
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 27, 2004 · Margin: +4 · Total: 174
89-85
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 25, 2004 · Margin: +6 · Total: 174
90-84
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 24, 2004 · Margin: -9 · Total: 163
77-86
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 22, 2004 · Margin: +2 · Total: 244
123-121
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 21, 2004 · Margin: -9 · Total: 185
88-97
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 17, 2004 · Margin: +26 · Total: 188
107-81
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 11, 2004 · Margin: +15 · Total: 189
102-87
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 9, 2004 · Margin: -3 · Total: 167
82-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 7, 2004 · Margin: +9 · Total: 163
86-77