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
Pistons
16-7 Rating 1639
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +5.8
Cavaliers
5-21 Rating 1211
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Cavaliers
All-time wins 78 52
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 103.1 100.7
Last meeting 85 84

Key Season Stats

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%