Final Score: Magic 85 - Suns 121
Sunday, March 9, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.5 | 111.9 |
| Last meeting | 112 | 105 |
| Stat | Magic | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 93.2 | 100.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.0 | 101.6 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 59% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 187
94-93
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 210
101-109
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 167
94-73
vs Miami Heat
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 184
98-86
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 24, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 177
93-84
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
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
Suns
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 191
104-87
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 220
99-121
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
vs Dallas Mavericks
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 182
94-88
@ Charlotte Hornets
Feb 19, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 238
115-123
@ New York Knicks
Feb 18, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 14, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 203
110-93