Final Score: Knicks 107 - Rockets 129
Saturday, December 23, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 106.9 | 107.2 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 106 |
| Stat | Knicks | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 107.3 | 110.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.0 | 109.8 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 64% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 232
130-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +24 · Total: 212
118-94
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -30 · Total: 248
109-139
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 197
92-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +34 · Total: 188
111-77
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
Rockets
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 249
126-123
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 226
116-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104