Final Score: Cavaliers 116 - Pistons 120
Sunday, January 29, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.4 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 115 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 46 |
| Avg points scored | 101.6 | 105.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 102.7 | 106.5 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 57% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 182
93-89
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 226
117-109
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 15, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 216
107-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 201
93-108
Pistons
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 194
99-95
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 226
108-118
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