Final Score: Pacers 108 - Pistons 121
Thursday, December 21, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 111.0 | 107.1 |
| Last meeting | 114 | 107 |
| Stat | Pacers | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 108.0 | 109.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 112.4 | 114.9 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 43% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -28 · Total: 232
102-130
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 238
113-125
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -16 · Total: 218
101-117
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 212
103-109
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 221
114-107
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
Pistons
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 230
114-116
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 237
110-127
@ 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