Final Score: Pistons 108 - Rockets 118
Friday, January 20, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.0 | 105.6 |
| Last meeting | 127 | 107 |
| Stat | Pistons | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 106.0 | 102.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.8 | 105.0 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 57% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 208
101-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 213
106-107
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 208
111-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: +16 · Total: 190
103-87
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: -5 · Total: 217
106-111
Rockets
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 210
104-106
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 197
104-93
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 179
88-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 175
80-95
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 189
83-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 6, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 200
104-96
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99