Final Score: Pistons 82 - Cavaliers 85
Monday, March 17, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 68 | 41 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.9 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 81 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 64 | 63 |
| Avg points scored | 93.9 | 88.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 87.3 | 85.2 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 66% | 64% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 169
86-83
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 184
102-82
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 173
80-93
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 8, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 176
91-85
@ Utah Jazz
Mar 7, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 180
92-88
vs Miami Heat
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 157
82-75
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 206
106-100
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 26, 1997 · Margin: +33 · Total: 201
117-84
Cavaliers
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 14, 1997 · Margin: -23 · Total: 169
73-96
@ Golden State Warriors
Mar 13, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 196
95-101
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 8, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 163
85-78
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 181
88-93
@ New York Knicks
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 172
82-90
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 143
73-70
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 25, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 138
66-72