Final Score: Rockets 90 - Cavaliers 101
Thursday, December 21, 1978 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 | 9 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 100.0 | 99.8 |
| Last meeting | 98 | 119 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 31 |
| Avg points scored | 111.0 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.1 | 107.9 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 44% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 249
126-123
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 217
112-105
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 226
116-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 197
96-101
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 217
113-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
Cavaliers
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 219
106-113
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 192
101-91
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -8 · Total: 208
100-108
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 216
110-106
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
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