Final Score: Pistons 105 - Pacers 112
Thursday, March 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.4 | 110.4 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 110 |
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 64 |
| Avg points scored | 107.7 | 108.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.7 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 55% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 7, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 232
109-123
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 232
122-110
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 232
108-124
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 251
127-124
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 222
104-118
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 227
119-108
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
vs New York Knicks
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 236
108-128
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 229
113-116
Pacers
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 6, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 186
88-98
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 5, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 3, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 228
106-122
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 195
99-96
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: -23 · Total: 231
104-127
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 215
101-114
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 234
123-111
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 248
122-126
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 235
116-119