Final Score: Rockets 80 - Cavaliers 104
Sunday, January 2, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 102.0 |
| Last meeting | 86 | 95 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 107.4 | 102.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.3 | 100.5 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 81% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 184
93-91
@ New York Knicks
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: -12 · Total: 210
99-111
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +14 · Total: 172
93-79
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: +21 · Total: 201
111-90
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: -4 · Total: 216
106-110
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +11 · Total: 225
118-107
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: -20 · Total: 188
84-104
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 188
96-92
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -12 · Total: 236
112-124
Cavaliers
@ New York Knicks
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -11 · Total: 231
110-121
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 205
105-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: -7 · Total: 219
106-113
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: -7 · Total: 199
96-103
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 25, 1976 · Margin: -18 · Total: 216
99-117
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 211
106-105
@ New York Knicks
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 228
113-115
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 189
94-95