Final Score: Suns 97 - Pistons 87
Thursday, January 18, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 114.9 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 109 |
| Stat | Suns | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 44 |
| Avg points scored | 115.8 | 109.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.8 | 114.6 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 50% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 241
118-123
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 229
112-117
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 282
143-139
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
@ New York Knicks
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +12 · Total: 216
114-102
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
Pistons
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106
@ New York Knicks
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 221
110-111
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 177
81-96
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 256
119-137
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 213
101-112
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111