Final Score: Cavaliers 87 - Knicks 96
Sunday, January 1, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.6 | 103.2 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 100 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 102.2 | 112.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.5 | 111.6 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 74% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: -21 · Total: 223
101-122
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 203
99-104
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 215
102-113
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 25, 1977 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs New York Knicks
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: +12 · Total: 212
112-100
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
Knicks
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 234
118-116
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: +8 · Total: 210
109-101
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 223
113-110
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
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