Final Score: Nuggets 87 - Cavaliers 119
Thursday, February 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.7 | 99.3 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 89 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 112.5 | 102.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.8 | 103.3 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 63% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 204
103-101
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 249
123-126
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 227
108-119
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104
@ New York Knicks
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 234
119-115
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 235
117-118
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
Cavaliers
vs New York Knicks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 206
98-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 221
122-99
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 203
110-93
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 223
107-116
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
vs Detroit Pistons
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115