Final Score: Magic 96 - Rockets 95
Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.5 | 104.8 |
| Last meeting | 103 | 90 |
| Stat | Magic | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 61 | 63 |
| Avg points scored | 93.1 | 99.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.4 | 95.4 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 71% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
@ Phoenix Suns
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -36 · Total: 206
85-121
@ 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
Rockets
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +24 · Total: 182
103-79
@ Dallas Mavericks
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 171
88-83
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 201
111-90
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 175
90-85
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 222
113-109
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
vs Charlotte Hornets
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 196
100-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 180
95-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 21, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76