Final Score: Nuggets 122 - Cavaliers 130
Thursday, December 18, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 105.0 |
| Last meeting | 106 | 124 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 116.6 | 101.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 119.3 | 106.9 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 53% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 16, 1980 · Margin: -15 · Total: 251
118-133
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -24 · Total: 270
123-147
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 223
116-107
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 219
108-111
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 233
114-119
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 240
118-122
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 2, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 253
124-129
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 29, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 247
123-124
@ Dallas Mavericks
Nov 28, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 236
119-117
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 26, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
Cavaliers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -24 · Total: 182
79-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 203
100-103
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: -13 · Total: 179
83-96
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 201
101-100
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 4, 1980 · Margin: -30 · Total: 230
100-130
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 227
109-118
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 2, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 29, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 218
101-117