Final Score: Pistons 78 - Magic 87
Friday, December 28, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.2 | 100.3 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 100 |
| Stat | Pistons | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 94.8 | 100.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.8 | 98.5 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 54% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 163
75-88
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -28 · Total: 206
89-117
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 164
81-83
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 200
98-102
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -5 · Total: 159
77-82
vs New York Knicks
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 9, 2001 · Margin: +28 · Total: 182
105-77
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 2001 · Margin: +4 · Total: 186
95-91
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 4, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 188
88-100
Magic
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: -7 · Total: 171
82-89
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -22 · Total: 182
80-102
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: -18 · Total: 168
75-93
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: -23 · Total: 205
91-114
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -11 · Total: 223
106-117
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 2001 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 11, 2001 · Margin: -12 · Total: 212
100-112
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 10, 2001 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 211
104-107