Final Score: Jazz 85 - Magic 73
Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Jazz @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Jazz | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 98.6 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 93 |
| Stat | Jazz | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 96.0 | 92.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.7 | 94.2 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 70% |
Recent Results
Jazz
@ Miami Heat
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 198
103-95
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 174
86-88
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 134
68-66
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 203
106-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -17 · Total: 171
77-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 213
115-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 1, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +29 · Total: 193
111-82
Magic
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -29 · Total: 185
78-107
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 162
83-79
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 177
89-88
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 184
81-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90