Final Score: Magic 86 - Pistons 91
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.1 | 102.7 |
| Last meeting | 89 | 84 |
| Stat | Magic | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 89.7 | 91.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.2 | 89.0 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 59% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Miami Heat
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 197
86-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 182
98-84
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 164
83-81
Pistons
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
vs New York Knicks
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 191
92-99
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 170
94-76
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +20 · Total: 154
87-67
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 187
89-98
vs Charlotte Hornets
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 189
95-94
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: +28 · Total: 198
113-85
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +29 · Total: 173
101-72
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 201
96-105