Final Score: Pistons 92 - Knicks 95
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 62 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 103.2 | 104.0 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 78 |
| Stat | Pistons | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 93.8 | 95.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 85.5 | 92.7 |
| Win percentage | 83% | 71% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 82% | 69% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 159
84-75
vs New York Knicks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +34 · Total: 190
112-78
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 178
93-85
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 164
95-69
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 174
93-81
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +29 · Total: 161
95-66
Knicks
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -34 · Total: 190
78-112
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 171
89-82
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 169
90-79
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 158
85-73
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
@ Miami Heat
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 188
103-85
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs Miami Heat
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: -24 · Total: 174
75-99