Final Score: Knicks 88 - Cavaliers 98
Friday, December 28, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 74 | 54 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 101.5 | 98.4 |
| Last meeting | 82 | 64 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 89.2 | 92.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 91.1 | 95.2 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 47% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 25, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 196
102-94
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 173
86-87
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 20, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 178
88-90
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 195
100-95
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -18 · Total: 210
96-114
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: -16 · Total: 176
80-96
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 196
97-99
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -9 · Total: 195
93-102
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 4, 2001 · Margin: +14 · Total: 156
85-71
Cavaliers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 180
89-91
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
@ Miami Heat
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 167
86-81
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: +18 · Total: 186
102-84
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: -20 · Total: 184
82-102
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 209
107-102
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 180
84-96