Final Score: Pistons 102 - Cavaliers 99
Thursday, March 17, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 45 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 111.0 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 100 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 62 | 64 |
| Avg points scored | 109.6 | 103.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.2 | 104.3 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 73% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 14, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 206
109-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 12, 1988 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
vs Phoenix Suns
Mar 11, 1988 · Margin: +28 · Total: 204
116-88
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 9, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 8, 1988 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 6, 1988 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 5, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 198
97-101
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 2, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 1, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 221
117-104
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 28, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
Cavaliers
@ Chicago Bulls
Mar 15, 1988 · Margin: -19 · Total: 197
89-108
@ New York Knicks
Mar 14, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 206
102-104
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 12, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 11, 1988 · Margin: +10 · Total: 224
117-107
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 9, 1988 · Margin: +26 · Total: 208
117-91
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 6, 1988 · Margin: -29 · Total: 225
98-127
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 2, 1988 · Margin: -18 · Total: 180
81-99
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 29, 1988 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 27, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 193
96-97
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 25, 1988 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109