Final Score: Pistons 116 - Nuggets 135
Wednesday, January 2, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 114.2 | 116.9 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 98 |
| Stat | Pistons | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg points scored | 108.8 | 107.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.0 | 112.1 |
| Win percentage | 26% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 10% | 58% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 219
104-115
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 212
114-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 212
101-111
@ 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
Nuggets
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: -18 · Total: 230
106-124
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 212
98-114
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 258
130-128
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121