Final Score: Pistons 108 - Cavaliers 109
Tuesday, February 17, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.2 | 108.4 |
| Last meeting | 117 | 94 |
| Stat | Pistons | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 60 |
| Avg points scored | 98.6 | 104.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.5 | 107.2 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 12% | 52% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 14, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ New York Knicks
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 212
92-120
@ Dallas Mavericks
Feb 10, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 196
101-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -23 · Total: 225
101-124
@ Chicago Bulls
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 188
90-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 213
102-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Feb 4, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 181
90-91
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 3, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 201
99-102
vs Golden State Warriors
Jan 29, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 229
112-117
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 27, 1981 · Margin: -20 · Total: 266
123-143
Cavaliers
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 14, 1981 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs New York Knicks
Feb 12, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 11, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 242
120-122
@ Indiana Pacers
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 195
96-99
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 6, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 202
99-103
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 4, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 205
96-109
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 29, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 226
115-111
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 27, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 223
114-109
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 24, 1981 · Margin: -23 · Total: 211
94-117
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 23, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98