Final Score: Heat 87 - Suns 96
Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Suns

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
24-13 Rating 1719
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Phoenix Suns +1.3
Suns
23-12 Rating 1607
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Suns
All-time wins 3 17
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 103.8 114.5
Last meeting 125 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Suns
Games played 37 35
Avg points scored 95.1 99.3
Avg points conceded 91.5 95.4
Win percentage 65% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 74%