Final Score: Bulls 101 - Knicks 96
Saturday, December 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 99.5 | 102.9 |
| Last meeting | 129 | 117 |
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 102.6 | 106.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.5 | 107.6 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 69% |
Recent Results
Bulls
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 234
109-125
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 194
96-98
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 199
95-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 189
100-89
@ Houston Rockets
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 220
117-103
Knicks
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 197
92-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +34 · Total: 188
111-77
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 200
99-101
vs Washington Wizards
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: -27 · Total: 239
106-133
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 199
103-96
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: -11 · Total: 207
98-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 175
96-79
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 202
102-100
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 190
97-93