Final Score: Suns 133 - Nuggets 132
Friday, January 2, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.6 | 110.6 |
| Last meeting | 131 | 113 |
| Stat | Suns | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 109.6 | 117.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.2 | 119.9 |
| Win percentage | 78% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 47% |
Recent Results
Suns
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -19 · Total: 213
97-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 222
116-106
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: +20 · Total: 242
131-111
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: +11 · Total: 211
111-100
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +13 · Total: 217
115-102
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 226
110-116
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
Nuggets
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 1, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 241
119-122
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 246
125-121
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 264
128-136
@ New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 234
114-120
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 252
122-130
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