Final Score: Pistons 101 - Magic 103
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Magic

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
23-14 Rating 1685
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +0.9
Magic
20-16 Rating 1455
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Magic
All-time wins 36 32
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 99.0 97.3
Last meeting 101 94

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Magic
Games played 37 36
Avg points scored 90.7 100.7
Avg points conceded 89.2 100.4
Win percentage 62% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 75%