Final Score: Lakers 80 - Rockets 95
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
72-20 Rating 1903
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.6
Rockets
59-34 Rating 1763
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 109 62
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.3 100.7
Last meeting 118 78

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 92 93
Avg points scored 106.7 97.8
Avg points conceded 98.9 94.4
Win percentage 78% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 80%