Final Score: Pistons 110 - Cavaliers 127
Tuesday, December 12, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.5 | 105.2 |
| Last meeting | 121 | 105 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 109.8 | 104.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.4 | 108.3 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 31% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 38% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -24 · Total: 240
108-132
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
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
Cavaliers
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 222
115-107
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 219
102-117
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 195
97-98
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 210
112-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Nov 24, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 202
104-98
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 182
90-92
vs New York Knicks
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 190
93-97