Final Score: Pacers 90 - Heat 101
Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 98.5 |
| Last meeting | 104 | 89 |
| Stat | Pacers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 95.4 | 96.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.9 | 93.2 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 79% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +26 · Total: 188
107-81
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 170
79-91
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
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
Heat
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 162
88-74
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 170
80-90
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