Final Score: Magic 89 - Nuggets 80
Friday, December 20, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 108.7 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 124 | 102 |
| Stat | Magic | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 97.8 | 79.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.2 | 88.7 |
| Win percentage | 52% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 31% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +7 · Total: 187
97-90
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 171
84-87
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 15, 2002 · Margin: -23 · Total: 191
84-107
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +26 · Total: 196
111-85
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -20 · Total: 194
87-107
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 223
109-114
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -33 · Total: 209
88-121
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +10 · Total: 166
88-78
@ New York Knicks
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 172
87-85
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
Nuggets
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 155
75-80
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: -22 · Total: 164
71-93
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -7 · Total: 215
104-111
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: -22 · Total: 166
72-94
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 9, 2002 · Margin: -8 · Total: 176
84-92
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +11 · Total: 173
92-81
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 175
77-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: -21 · Total: 199
89-110