Final Score: Magic 85 - Knicks 96
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.5 | 104.0 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 92 |
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 87.2 | 94.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.8 | 91.9 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 70% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 73% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Miami Heat
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -20 · Total: 172
76-96
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 173
89-84
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 197
95-102
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -33 · Total: 169
68-101
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 188
93-95
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 173
81-92
Knicks
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 168
80-88
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 158
82-76
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
@ 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