Final Score: Lakers 89 - Rockets 78
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
24-24 Rating 1485
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +3.1
Rockets
19-29 Rating 1453
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 97 56
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.8 101.5
Last meeting 74 76

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 48 48
Avg points scored 98.3 89.8
Avg points conceded 97.4 91.2
Win percentage 50% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 29%