Final Score: Cavaliers 87 - Nuggets 88
Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 108.4 | 109.4 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 86 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 37 |
| Avg points scored | 90.3 | 95.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 85.3 | 100.6 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 22% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 172
79-93
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 183
85-98
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 159
78-81
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 173
84-89
Nuggets
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 14, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 211
101-110
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
@ Dallas Mavericks
Jan 11, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 203
99-104
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 10, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 197
89-108
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 8, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 205
109-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 206
102-104
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -29 · Total: 207
89-118