Final Score: Cavaliers 96 - Rockets 112
Saturday, January 12, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 118 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 114.7 | 113.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.4 | 112.6 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 75% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 11, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 225
109-116
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 8, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 233
115-118
@ 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
Rockets
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 9, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 8, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 233
118-115
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