Final Score: Bulls 90 - Knicks 89
Friday, January 9, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 79 | 58 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.9 | 100.8 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 82 |
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 33 |
| Avg points scored | 93.5 | 92.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 88.2 | 87.5 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 80% |
Recent Results
Bulls
@ Miami Heat
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -27 · Total: 171
72-99
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
Knicks
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 177
89-88
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 219
106-113
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 172
88-84
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 201
98-103
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 163
84-79
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 146
79-67
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 176
78-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 181
104-77
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87