Final Score: Pistons 111 - Cavaliers 106
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 78 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.1 | 100.7 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 84 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 87.3 | 90.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 83.6 | 101.4 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 19% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 33% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 169
91-78
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 162
86-76
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 171
91-80
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 171
83-88
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -23 · Total: 195
86-109
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: -20 · Total: 184
82-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: +15 · Total: 197
106-91
Cavaliers
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -15 · Total: 215
100-115
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: +13 · Total: 179
96-83
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 273
133-140
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 216
104-112
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ New York Knicks
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: -32 · Total: 218
93-125
@ Miami Heat
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -6 · Total: 164
79-85
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 205
99-106