Final Score: Magic 87 - Pistons 96
Wednesday, February 12, 1997 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 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.4 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 97 |
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 47 |
| Avg points scored | 92.0 | 93.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.5 | 86.7 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 72% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 80% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 230
119-111
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 198
111-87
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 184
82-102
@ Boston Celtics
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 238
121-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 181
93-88
Pistons
@ Miami Heat
Feb 11, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 195
91-104
vs Houston Rockets
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 165
90-75
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 29, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 177
93-84
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 23, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 173
94-79
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 189
92-97
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 175
86-89