Final Score: Bulls 98 - Cavaliers 103
Thursday, January 5, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 42 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 102.7 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 107 |
| Stat | Bulls | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 106.2 | 110.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 104.0 | 99.4 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 81% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 87% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: +5 · Total: 247
126-121
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 186
101-85
vs New York Knicks
Dec 29, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 214
108-106
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +19 · Total: 205
112-93
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 16, 1988 · Margin: +7 · Total: 193
100-93
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -18 · Total: 194
88-106
vs Miami Heat
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: +23 · Total: 199
111-88
Cavaliers
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 28, 1988 · Margin: +24 · Total: 220
122-98
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 226
119-107
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +26 · Total: 214
120-94
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: -9 · Total: 213
102-111