Final Score: Cavaliers 104 - Rockets 105
Friday, February 8, 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 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 102.9 | 103.1 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 112 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 54 |
| Avg points scored | 114.9 | 113.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.6 | 113.1 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 71% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 220
109-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 5, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 30, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 213
103-110
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 307
154-153
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 27, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 229
114-115
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 23, 1980 · Margin: -14 · Total: 220
103-117
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 22, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 205
114-91
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 19, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 17, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 228
116-112
Rockets
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 30, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 229
111-118
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 29, 1980 · Margin: -21 · Total: 245
112-133
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 26, 1980 · Margin: +12 · Total: 234
123-111
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 23, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 22, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 218
106-112
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 19, 1980 · Margin: -12 · Total: 232
110-122
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 18, 1980 · Margin: +23 · Total: 245
134-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 16, 1980 · Margin: -10 · Total: 234
112-122