Final Score: Rockets 102 - Pistons 99
Sunday, March 16, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.7 | 111.0 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 122 |
| Stat | Rockets | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 73 |
| Avg points scored | 110.2 | 108.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.7 | 116.8 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 35% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 14, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 177
85-92
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 12, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ New York Knicks
Mar 11, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 238
109-129
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 8, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 176
79-97
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 7, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 5, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 202
99-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 4, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 176
93-83
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 2, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 28, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 27, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
Pistons
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 14, 1980 · Margin: -11 · Total: 215
102-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 12, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 256
119-137
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 9, 1980 · Margin: -40 · Total: 240
100-140
@ New York Knicks
Mar 8, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 214
104-110
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 7, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 211
105-106
vs New York Knicks
Mar 5, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 4, 1980 · Margin: -28 · Total: 242
107-135
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 2, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 233
115-118
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 29, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 265
137-128
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 27, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 242
113-129