Final Score: Cavaliers 100 - Bulls 108
Saturday, December 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 96.8 | 95.9 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 104 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 105.5 | 102.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.3 | 105.2 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 46% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 219
102-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 210
112-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
Bulls
vs New York Knicks
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 212
94-118
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
@ New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 197
101-96
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 234
109-125
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98