Final Score: Nuggets 106 - Cavaliers 124
Saturday, December 29, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.0 | 103.4 |
| Last meeting | 116 | 110 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg points scored | 107.6 | 115.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.8 | 115.2 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 79% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 28, 1979 · Margin: -16 · Total: 212
98-114
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 26, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 258
130-128
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +8 · Total: 220
114-106
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 244
121-123
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 204
98-106
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 248
127-121
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: -13 · Total: 249
118-131
Cavaliers
vs New York Knicks
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +15 · Total: 235
125-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 1979 · Margin: +10 · Total: 212
111-101
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 208
103-105
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 228
117-111
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 228
113-115
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: +16 · Total: 216
116-100
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -19 · Total: 217
99-118
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 227
115-112