Final Score: Pistons 101 - Cavaliers 111
Tuesday, December 25, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 109.1 | 110.0 |
| Last meeting | 125 | 127 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 109.3 | 115.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.9 | 115.8 |
| Win percentage | 26% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 11% | 76% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -29 · Total: 253
112-141
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1979 · Margin: -19 · Total: 225
103-122
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 216
102-114
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 259
126-133
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -21 · Total: 231
105-126
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 260
122-138
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 205
102-103
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: -15 · Total: 233
109-124
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 202
93-109
Cavaliers
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 228
113-115
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 216
116-100
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -19 · Total: 217
99-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 234
126-108
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 222
105-117