Final Score: Knicks 103 - Cavaliers 117
Thursday, January 4, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 106.0 | 105.5 |
| Last meeting | 97 | 93 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 36 |
| Avg points scored | 107.2 | 105.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 108.4 | 107.4 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 50% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 216
102-114
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 219
115-104
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 25, 1978 · Margin: -15 · Total: 203
94-109
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -22 · Total: 236
107-129
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -9 · Total: 233
112-121
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: +28 · Total: 232
130-102
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 15, 1978 · Margin: +24 · Total: 212
118-94
Cavaliers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 229
113-116
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 230
116-114
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -18 · Total: 200
91-109
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
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