Final Score: Bulls 72 - Heat 99
Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 92.7 |
| Last meeting | 90 | 80 |
| Stat | Bulls | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 94.2 | 95.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 87.8 | 92.5 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 75% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +11 · Total: 169
90-79
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 201
105-96
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 214
114-100
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 194
95-99
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
vs Miami Heat
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 170
90-80
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
Heat
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 161
77-84
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ 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