Final Score: Rockets 76 - Lakers 74
Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Lakers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 55 | 97 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 105.0 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 100 |
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.9 | 95.0 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 50% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: -8 · Total: 170
81-89
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 15, 2005 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 11, 2005 · Margin: +14 · Total: 186
100-86
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 201
106-95
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 6, 2005 · Margin: +18 · Total: 164
91-73
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 3, 2005 · Margin: -15 · Total: 165
75-90
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 29, 2005 · Margin: +15 · Total: 185
100-85
vs Chicago Bulls
Nov 26, 2005 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 25, 2005 · Margin: -5 · Total: 167
81-86
Lakers
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 10, 2005 · Margin: -13 · Total: 177
82-95
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 2005 · Margin: +13 · Total: 173
93-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 7, 2005 · Margin: +11 · Total: 193
102-91
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 6, 2005 · Margin: +19 · Total: 203
111-92
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 4, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 197
99-98
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 1, 2005 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101