Final Score: Heat 101 - Pistons 106
Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
17-12 Rating 1641
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
18%
82%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +9.2
Pistons
23-3 Rating 1885
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Pistons
All-time wins 37 35
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 92.7 93.9
Last meeting 82 88

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Pistons
Games played 29 26
Avg points scored 98.1 99.7
Avg points conceded 94.9 91.1
Win percentage 59% 88%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 92%