Final Score: Lakers 102 - Rockets 94
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
14-6 Rating 1631
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +4.2
Rockets
14-6 Rating 1627
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 99 56
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.7 101.3
Last meeting 104 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 20 20
Avg points scored 102.0 94.0
Avg points conceded 98.2 87.7
Win percentage 70% 70%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 89%