Final Score: Knicks 104 - Pistons 101
Thursday, March 5, 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 | 17 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 113.7 | 106.5 |
| Last meeting | 120 | 92 |
| Stat | Knicks | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 70 |
| Avg points scored | 108.0 | 99.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 35% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Atlanta Hawks
Mar 3, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 193
93-100
vs Chicago Bulls
Feb 28, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 198
97-101
@ Washington Wizards
Feb 25, 1981 · Margin: -15 · Total: 225
105-120
@ Atlanta Hawks
Feb 24, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 237
120-117
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 22, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
vs Washington Wizards
Feb 20, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 236
124-112
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 208
105-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
@ Phoenix Suns
Feb 15, 1981 · Margin: +14 · Total: 216
115-101
vs Detroit Pistons
Feb 13, 1981 · Margin: +28 · Total: 212
120-92
Pistons
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Mar 3, 1981 · Margin: -17 · Total: 213
98-115
@ Brooklyn Nets
Mar 1, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 221
117-104
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 27, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 227
118-109
vs Boston Celtics
Feb 21, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 249
119-130
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 19, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 221
106-115
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Feb 18, 1981 · Margin: -14 · Total: 208
97-111
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Feb 17, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 217
108-109
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