Final Score: Rockets 104 - Lakers 111
Friday, January 7, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
16-16 Rating 1498
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.1
Lakers
16-14 Rating 1578
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 53 96
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 101.6 105.0
Last meeting 79 84

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 32 30
Avg points scored 90.5 98.1
Avg points conceded 90.1 97.8
Win percentage 50% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 65%