Final Score: Cavaliers 127 - Knicks 117
Saturday, February 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 105.8 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 105 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 105.4 | 107.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.1 | 110.0 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 61% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +13 · Total: 213
113-100
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -35 · Total: 237
101-136
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 9, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 209
103-106
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 225
105-120
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +19 · Total: 219
119-100
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 2, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 210
98-112
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 221
110-111
Knicks
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 16, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 11, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 10, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
@ Utah Jazz
Feb 7, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 248
123-125
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 6, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 2, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +22 · Total: 194
108-86
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -17 · Total: 227
105-122