Final Score: Heat 80 - Bulls 90
Thursday, December 25, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 37 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 93.0 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 87 | 100 |
| Stat | Heat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 97.7 | 92.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.1 | 86.5 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 92% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 162
74-88
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 171
87-84
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 178
97-81
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 202
105-97
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +20 · Total: 214
117-97
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 184
94-90
Bulls
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 183
94-89
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 187
104-83
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 167
97-70
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 156
77-79
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
vs New York Knicks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 182
100-82
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 146
84-62
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 184
97-87