Final Score: Pistons 90 - Pacers 98
Friday, December 19, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 50 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.5 | 104.5 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 99 |
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 90.2 | 95.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 89.0 | 89.0 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 73% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 206
101-105
@ New York Knicks
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 161
78-83
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 170
93-77
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 202
103-99
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 175
92-83
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 176
93-83
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 183
89-94
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 192
95-97
vs New York Knicks
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 164
86-78
Pacers
vs New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
vs Miami Heat
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 193
104-89
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 181
96-85
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 190
101-89