Final Score: Knicks 100 - Cavaliers 112
Thursday, December 22, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.5 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 117 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 112.2 | 101.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.8 | 101.4 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 64% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 209
99-110
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +9 · Total: 215
112-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 302
150-152
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 199
101-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 213
107-106
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 213
106-107
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1977 · Margin: +19 · Total: 187
103-84
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 241
122-119
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 3, 1977 · Margin: -7 · Total: 223
108-115
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 1, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
Cavaliers
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -13 · Total: 245
116-129
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 1977 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +12 · Total: 220
116-104
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: +15 · Total: 189
102-87
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 7, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 191
95-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 6, 1977 · Margin: -22 · Total: 210
94-116
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 4, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 3, 1977 · Margin: -14 · Total: 208
97-111
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 1, 1977 · Margin: -13 · Total: 197
92-105