Final Score: Cavaliers 109 - Pistons 118
Friday, February 27, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.4 | 107.2 |
| Last meeting | 109 | 108 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 65 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 104.5 | 99.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.6 | 106.1 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 33% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 25, 1981 · Margin: -21 · Total: 227
103-124
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 21, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 19, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 222
118-104
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 14, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs New York Knicks
Feb 12, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 11, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 242
120-122
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 202
99-103
Pistons
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 21, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 19, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 221
106-115
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 208
97-111
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 217
108-109
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 14, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ New York Knicks
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 212
92-120
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 10, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -23 · Total: 225
101-124
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 213
102-111