Final Score: Nuggets 120 - Cavaliers 115
Saturday, December 12, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Nuggets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.5 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 137 | 127 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 20 | 20 |
| Avg points scored | 119.0 | 101.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 125.0 | 109.7 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 25% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 38% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 254
123-131
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
@ New York Knicks
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 257
122-135
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 214
105-109
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: -9 · Total: 243
117-126
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 1981 · Margin: -28 · Total: 246
109-137
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -8 · Total: 234
113-121
vs Utah Jazz
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 255
131-124
@ Sacramento Kings
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: +8 · Total: 238
123-115
vs Dallas Mavericks
Nov 25, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 272
139-133
Cavaliers
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: -18 · Total: 244
113-131
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -7 · Total: 181
87-94
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: -19 · Total: 231
106-125
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 236
110-126
@ New York Knicks
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
vs New York Knicks
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: -21 · Total: 211
95-116
vs Indiana Pacers
Nov 25, 1981 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 186
92-94
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 20, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 193
94-99