Final Score: Lakers 108 - Rockets 94
Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
70-19 Rating 1880
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +1.6
Rockets
58-32 Rating 1786
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 107 61
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 104.3 100.9
Last meeting 111 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 89 90
Avg points scored 106.8 98.0
Avg points conceded 99.2 94.1
Win percentage 79% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 70% 82%