Final Score: Heat 91 - Magic 99
Thursday, May 1, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Magic

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
63-22 Rating 1781
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Miami Heat +0.7
Magic
46-39 Rating 1567
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Magic
All-time wins 18 17
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 101.8 101.8
Last meeting 75 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Magic
Games played 85 85
Avg points scored 94.8 93.6
Avg points conceded 89.0 94.4
Win percentage 74% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 76% 64%