Final Score: Magic 76 - Heat 96
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Magic @ Heat

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Magic
10-13 Rating 1491
Form: LLLLW
Model Probability
19%
81%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +8.4
Heat
20-7 Rating 1709
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Magic Heat
All-time wins 14 14
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.8 104.0
Last meeting 116 112

Key Season Stats

Stat Magic Heat
Games played 23 27
Avg points scored 87.7 91.6
Avg points conceded 91.7 87.1
Win percentage 43% 74%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 55%