Final Score: Magic 63 - Cavaliers 78
Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.2 | 102.8 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 84 |
| Stat | Magic | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 79 | 79 |
| Avg points scored | 94.6 | 87.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.5 | 86.1 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 49% | 62% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Detroit Pistons
Apr 14, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 191
100-91
vs Boston Celtics
Apr 12, 1997 · Margin: +23 · Total: 219
121-98
@ Toronto Raptors
Apr 10, 1997 · Margin: +36 · Total: 174
105-69
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 8, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 179
97-82
vs Chicago Bulls
Apr 6, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 204
94-110
@ New York Knicks
Apr 4, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 177
93-84
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Apr 3, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 207
94-113
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 198
93-105
vs New York Knicks
Mar 30, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 187
86-101
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 27, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97
Cavaliers
@ Charlotte Hornets
Apr 14, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 176
82-94
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 12, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 243
125-118
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 11, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 204
101-103
@ New York Knicks
Apr 8, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 166
93-73
vs Charlotte Hornets
Apr 7, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 215
105-110
@ Chicago Bulls
Apr 4, 1997 · Margin: -13 · Total: 155
71-84
@ Boston Celtics
Apr 2, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs New York Knicks
Apr 1, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
vs Dallas Mavericks
Mar 30, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 164
84-80
@ Miami Heat
Mar 28, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 162
79-83