Final Score: Cavaliers 120 - Kings 117
Sunday, April 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.7 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 101 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 81 | 81 |
| Avg points scored | 104.2 | 109.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.8 | 111.3 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 55% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 220
111-109
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 222
117-105
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 221
116-105
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 1, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 203
102-101
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 212
112-100
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 27, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 186
98-88
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 26, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 173
95-78
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
Kings
vs New York Knicks
Apr 7, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 237
112-125
@ San Antonio Spurs
Apr 6, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 239
116-123
@ Golden State Warriors
Apr 4, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 2, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 260
127-133
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 31, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 248
112-136
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 28, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 233
128-105
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 25, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 262
130-132
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 24, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 210
103-107
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 22, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 228
120-108