Final Score: Knicks 118 - Clippers 128
Thursday, December 20, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Clippers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 110.6 | 111.4 |
| Last meeting | 116 | 126 |
| Stat | Knicks | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 114.9 | 107.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 116.3 | 110.0 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 60% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 200
101-99
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -12 · Total: 216
102-114
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 246
122-124
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 274
129-145
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 211
107-104
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 232
118-114
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 233
121-112
@ Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 197
97-100
Clippers
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -14 · Total: 206
96-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 259
133-126
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 225
107-118
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 194
98-96
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 224
116-108
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 227
112-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -10 · Total: 202
96-106
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 205
101-104