Final Score: Rockets 96 - Cavaliers 109
Thursday, March 20, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.2 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 105 | 104 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 76 | 76 |
| Avg points scored | 110.4 | 114.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 110.6 | 113.9 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 67% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs New York Knicks
Mar 19, 1980 · Margin: +26 · Total: 252
139-113
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 16, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 201
102-99
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 14, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 177
85-92
@ Boston Celtics
Mar 12, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 226
105-121
@ New York Knicks
Mar 11, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 238
109-129
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 8, 1980 · Margin: -18 · Total: 176
79-97
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 7, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 221
111-110
vs Boston Celtics
Mar 5, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 202
99-103
@ Atlanta Hawks
Mar 4, 1980 · Margin: +10 · Total: 176
93-83
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 2, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 185
91-94
Cavaliers
@ Detroit Pistons
Mar 18, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 16, 1980 · Margin: +14 · Total: 232
123-109
vs San Antonio Spurs
Mar 15, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 11, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 241
122-119
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 9, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 220
113-107
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 7, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 215
111-104
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 4, 1980 · Margin: -11 · Total: 221
105-116
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 2, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 242
123-119
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 29, 1980 · Margin: -8 · Total: 214
103-111
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: -15 · Total: 215
100-115