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
Cavaliers
17-11 Rating 1613
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Orlando Magic +0.7
Magic
17-13 Rating 1476
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Magic
All-time wins 17 14
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 101.6 98.9
Last meeting 93 96

Key Season Stats

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%