Final Score: Nuggets 99 - Kings 97
Tuesday, January 2, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Kings
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 5 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 116.8 | 114.7 |
| Last meeting | 113 | 117 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 111.1 | 111.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.6 | 108.1 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 71% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -26 · Total: 200
87-113
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 240
117-123
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 208
102-106
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -13 · Total: 233
110-123
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 229
113-116
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 216
113-103
Kings
@ New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 263
137-126
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 215
103-112
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 211
102-109
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 239
122-117
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 226
103-123
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: +19 · Total: 209
114-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 228
128-100
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -20 · Total: 220
100-120