Final Score: Knicks 104 - Cavaliers 99
Saturday, January 10, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 109.7 | 109.3 |
| Last meeting | 119 | 113 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 43 |
| Avg points scored | 109.8 | 103.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.6 | 106.9 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 52% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 8, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 221
108-113
vs Atlanta Hawks
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: +36 · Total: 226
131-95
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
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
Cavaliers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 9, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 215
108-107
vs Washington Wizards
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: +20 · Total: 244
132-112
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 2, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 29, 1980 · Margin: +12 · Total: 212
112-100
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 198
98-100
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 202
100-102
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 209
102-107
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: +8 · Total: 252
130-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: -24 · Total: 182
79-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103