Final Score: Magic 89 - Bulls 110
Friday, January 3, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 99.9 | 105.8 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 106 |
| Stat | Magic | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 87.4 | 102.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.3 | 89.9 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 87% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 93% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Toronto Raptors
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 190
96-94
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 182
85-97
@ 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
Bulls
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 160
81-79
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 199
102-97
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 165
93-72
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 252
129-123
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 169
87-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92