Final Score: Suns 114 - Knicks 102
Tuesday, January 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.4 | 102.8 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 108 |
| Stat | Suns | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 116.4 | 107.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.6 | 108.2 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 65% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 221
112-109
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -27 · Total: 211
92-119
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 256
129-127
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 208
106-102
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +20 · Total: 226
123-103
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 266
129-137
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 226
110-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 199
98-101
Knicks
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -22 · Total: 236
107-129
@ 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