Final Score: Rockets 78 - Lakers 118
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
59-33 Rating 1784
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
29%
71%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.0
Lakers
71-20 Rating 1881
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 62 108
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 100.8 104.2
Last meeting 99 87

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 92 91
Avg points scored 98.0 106.6
Avg points conceded 94.2 99.1
Win percentage 64% 78%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 87%