Final Score: Pacers 117 - Knicks 126
Thursday, February 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 115.8 | 117.2 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 101 |
| Stat | Pacers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 51 |
| Avg points scored | 107.9 | 110.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.7 | 111.5 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 72% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 278
138-140
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 220
104-116
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 212
105-107
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 198
91-107
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 188
92-96
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -30 · Total: 194
82-112
Knicks
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 214
102-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 236
113-123
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 234
115-119
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 201
96-105
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 284
143-141
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 248
114-134
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 229
108-121