Final Score: Rockets 98 - Lakers 111
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
58-31 Rating 1803
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.4
Lakers
69-19 Rating 1863
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 61 106
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 100.9 104.2
Last meeting 100 92

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 89 88
Avg points scored 98.0 106.7
Avg points conceded 93.9 99.2
Win percentage 65% 78%
Away win % / Home win % 49% 87%