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
Lakers
38-21 Rating 1665
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +2.1
Rockets
34-25 Rating 1578
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 89 52
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 105.9 102.5
Last meeting 87 102

Key Season Stats

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%