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Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g) (-8.1%)

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This is essentially a coin-flip — the model gives Houston a 47% chance at home. LA Lakers has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). LA Lakers has been the stingier side recently, giving up -0.4 fewer PPG head-to-head. Houston Rockets is down 2 rotation players, including Kevin Durant, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 86%, while los Angeles Lakers is missing Luka Dončić, its top scorer, which lowers its offensive ceiling.

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