Final Score: Pistons 107 - Pacers 114
Friday, December 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 107.1 | 110.6 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 112 |
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 110.0 | 108.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 113.7 | 111.0 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 50% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: +16 · Total: 226
121-105
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 226
112-114
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 233
120-113
@ Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 245
120-125
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 236
119-117
@ New York Knicks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 175
79-96
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 224
105-119
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 259
126-133
Pacers
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 227
110-117
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 226
114-112
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 202
98-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 225
110-115
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 211
108-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 234
111-123
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 241
115-126