Final Score: Pistons 119 - Clippers 137
Tuesday, January 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 112.2 | 109.7 |
| Last meeting | 107 | 111 |
| Stat | Pistons | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 110.2 | 111.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 115.8 | 115.6 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 56% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 250
131-119
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -59 · Total: 227
84-143
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 256
126-130
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 237
110-127
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 240
108-132
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
Clippers
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 225
114-111
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 218
111-107
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 25, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 241
123-118
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 237
113-124
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 226
116-110
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 251
117-134
@ New York Knicks
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 213
107-106