Final Score: Magic 86 - Cavaliers 93
Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 97.8 | 100.6 |
| Last meeting | 91 | 89 |
| Stat | Magic | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 72 | 71 |
| Avg points scored | 89.8 | 92.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.2 | 89.7 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 62% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +27 · Total: 163
95-68
vs Houston Rockets
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 175
100-75
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 25, 1998 · Margin: -15 · Total: 155
70-85
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 22, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 175
92-83
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 20, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 189
102-87
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 19, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 180
87-93
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
vs Miami Heat
Mar 15, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 155
76-79
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 13, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 182
82-100
Cavaliers
vs Charlotte Hornets
Mar 29, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 179
97-82
vs Detroit Pistons
Mar 27, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 175
88-87
@ Toronto Raptors
Mar 26, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 193
97-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 24, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 171
85-86
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 21, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 179
100-79
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 19, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 175
90-85
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 17, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 178
96-82
vs New York Knicks
Mar 14, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
@ Miami Heat
Mar 12, 1998 · Margin: -23 · Total: 171
74-97
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 11, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83