Final Score: Cavaliers 81 - Magic 71
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 101.6 | 98.9 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 96 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 91.5 | 91.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.0 | 93.9 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 53% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Miami Heat
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 168
78-90
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 184
88-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 184
99-85
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -27 · Total: 181
77-104
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 169
84-85
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 156
79-77
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 185
102-83
Magic
vs New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 163
79-84
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -26 · Total: 188
81-107
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
@ 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