Final Score: Magic 99 - Pacers 90
Sunday, February 23, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.3 | 103.9 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 87 |
| Stat | Magic | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 52 |
| Avg points scored | 92.5 | 94.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.4 | 92.7 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 52% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 185
99-86
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 179
95-84
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 234
110-124
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 199
89-110
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 204
100-104
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
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
Pacers
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 20, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 160
92-68
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 187
87-100
vs Toronto Raptors
Feb 17, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ New York Knicks
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 169
80-89
@ Miami Heat
Feb 13, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 196
90-106
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 12, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 158
75-83
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 6, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 204
104-100
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: -24 · Total: 198
87-111
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 182
92-90
vs Houston Rockets
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 174
100-74