Final Score: Cavaliers 99 - Nets 96
Friday, February 17, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 99.3 | 93.3 |
| Last meeting | 110 | 94 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 54 | 56 |
| Avg points scored | 103.0 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 103.0 | 112.9 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 39% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Denver Nuggets
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +32 · Total: 206
119-87
vs New York Knicks
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 263
136-127
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 189
88-101
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 206
98-108
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 182
88-94
vs Utah Jazz
Feb 7, 1978 · Margin: +23 · Total: 221
122-99
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 205
104-101
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 203
110-93
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 223
107-116
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 236
116-120
Nets
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 193
101-92
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 13, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 240
115-125
vs New York Knicks
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 222
112-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 10, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 229
117-112
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 278
140-138
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 3, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 204
99-105
@ Houston Rockets
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -21 · Total: 227
103-124
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -31 · Total: 231
100-131
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95