Final Score: Knicks 100 - Pistons 102
Friday, January 2, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 114.0 | 107.3 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 103 |
| Stat | Knicks | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg points scored | 109.4 | 98.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.7 | 104.6 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 26% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 35% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 198
100-98
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 199
100-99
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 25, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 225
108-117
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 234
120-114
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 198
102-96
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +16 · Total: 222
119-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1980 · Margin: +15 · Total: 209
112-97
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1980 · Margin: -12 · Total: 226
107-119
Pistons
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 185
89-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -7 · Total: 201
97-104
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 208
94-114
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -9 · Total: 217
104-113
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: -20 · Total: 214
97-117
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 19, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 215
109-106
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: -17 · Total: 225
104-121
vs New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -16 · Total: 222
103-119
@ New York Knicks
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 194
94-100
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95