Final Score: Cavaliers 127 - Nuggets 137
Sunday, March 1, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Nuggets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.8 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 130 | 122 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 66 | 65 |
| Avg points scored | 104.6 | 120.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 107.8 | 121.4 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 53% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
@ Detroit Pistons
Feb 27, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 227
109-118
@ Boston Celtics
Feb 25, 1981 · Margin: -21 · Total: 227
103-124
vs Atlanta Hawks
Feb 21, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 223
105-118
vs San Antonio Spurs
Feb 19, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 222
118-104
@ Brooklyn Nets
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 218
108-110
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 217
109-108
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
Nuggets
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 27, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 267
137-130
vs Brooklyn Nets
Feb 24, 1981 · Margin: +17 · Total: 263
140-123
@ San Antonio Spurs
Feb 22, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 262
129-133
vs Sacramento Kings
Feb 21, 1981 · Margin: +20 · Total: 238
129-109
vs Phoenix Suns
Feb 19, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 253
127-126
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 238
118-120
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +19 · Total: 305
162-143
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 10, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 225
110-115
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 8, 1981 · Margin: -21 · Total: 245
112-133
vs Golden State Warriors
Feb 7, 1981 · Margin: +10 · Total: 260
135-125