Final Score: Rockets 118 - Cavaliers 115
Tuesday, January 8, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.0 | 102.7 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 111 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 112.8 | 115.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.6 | 114.3 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 73% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 4, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 2, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 222
110-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +33 · Total: 253
143-110
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 236
114-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -22 · Total: 224
101-123
Cavaliers
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 6, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 197
98-99
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 3, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 217
108-109
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
vs New York Knicks
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 235
125-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ 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