Final Score: Rockets 84 - Lakers 98
Monday, April 19, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
45-38 Rating 1540
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
21%
79%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +7.9
Lakers
57-26 Rating 1731
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 52 92
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 102.1 105.5
Last meeting 71 72

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 83 83
Avg points scored 89.6 97.9
Avg points conceded 87.9 94.0
Win percentage 54% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 83%