Final Score: Pistons 99 - Cavaliers 115
Tuesday, February 28, 1989 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 | 47 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.3 | 106.6 |
| Last meeting | 79 | 80 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 53 |
| Avg points scored | 105.3 | 111.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.8 | 102.0 |
| Win percentage | 71% | 77% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 93% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 26, 1989 · Margin: +12 · Total: 208
110-98
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 25, 1989 · Margin: +18 · Total: 208
113-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 22, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
@ Denver Nuggets
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 18, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 240
119-121
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 16, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 179
95-84
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 14, 1989 · Margin: +8 · Total: 214
111-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 8, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 5, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 215
113-102
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 3, 1989 · Margin: +18 · Total: 230
124-106
Cavaliers
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 24, 1989 · Margin: +37 · Total: 219
128-91
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 22, 1989 · Margin: +19 · Total: 241
130-111
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 20, 1989 · Margin: +20 · Total: 200
110-90
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 18, 1989 · Margin: +18 · Total: 218
118-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 17, 1989 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
vs New York Knicks
Feb 15, 1989 · Margin: +22 · Total: 236
129-107
@ Miami Heat
Feb 14, 1989 · Margin: +11 · Total: 207
109-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 9, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 207
108-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 7, 1989 · Margin: -9 · Total: 221
106-115
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 5, 1989 · Margin: +19 · Total: 201
110-91