Final Score: Cavaliers 96 - Rockets 107
Friday, January 12, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 99.9 | 99.3 |
| Last meeting | 101 | 90 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 105.6 | 111.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.0 | 110.2 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 71% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +11 · Total: 199
105-94
vs New York Knicks
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: +14 · Total: 220
117-103
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
Rockets
vs Sacramento Kings
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 236
126-110
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 8, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 220
104-116
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 215
106-109
vs Brooklyn Nets
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 249
127-122
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 213
112-101
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 29, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 250
119-131
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 211
109-102
vs New York Knicks
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +22 · Total: 236
129-107