Final Score: Pistons 84 - Cavaliers 97
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Pistons @ Cavaliers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pistons
24-3 Rating 1891
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +3.1
Cavaliers
17-10 Rating 1586
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pistons Cavaliers
All-time wins 86 56
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 102.0 99.6
Last meeting 90 87

Key Season Stats

Stat Pistons Cavaliers
Games played 27 27
Avg points scored 99.9 101.7
Avg points conceded 91.4 97.2
Win percentage 89% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 86% 80%