Final Score: Magic 87 - Knicks 85
Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 98.0 | 98.3 |
| Last meeting | 108 | 97 |
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 18 | 15 |
| Avg points scored | 100.3 | 93.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 100.2 | 96.9 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 40% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +25 · Total: 209
117-92
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 214
112-102
vs Miami Heat
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 152
77-75
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: -36 · Total: 176
70-106
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 19, 2002 · Margin: +17 · Total: 185
101-84
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 17, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -43 · Total: 227
92-135
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 14, 2002 · Margin: +21 · Total: 181
101-80
Knicks
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: +32 · Total: 218
125-93
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 178
92-86
@ Toronto Raptors
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +6 · Total: 168
87-81
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Nov 24, 2002 · Margin: -18 · Total: 194
88-106
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 202
97-105
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 18, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 185
94-91
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 12, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 195
87-108
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Nov 10, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 188
91-97
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 8, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 201
94-107