Final Score: Magic 85 - Pistons 97
Monday, December 30, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 104.7 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 98 |
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 87.2 | 93.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.0 | 86.1 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 75% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 80% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ New York Knicks
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 181
85-96
@ 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
Pistons
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 172
97-75
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 184
89-95
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 178
83-95
@ New York Knicks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ 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