Final Score: Bulls 106 - Knicks 121
Friday, December 18, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Bulls @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 104.8 | 108.1 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 114 |
| Stat | Bulls | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 105.6 | 103.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.7 | 104.3 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 50% |
Recent Results
Bulls
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 195
98-97
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 187
98-89
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 231
114-117
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 223
118-105
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 234
118-116
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 239
119-120
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: -16 · Total: 190
87-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 29, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 223
109-114
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 218
107-111
Knicks
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 232
117-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -13 · Total: 209
98-111
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -18 · Total: 190
86-104
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 10, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: +13 · Total: 257
135-122
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: +20 · Total: 186
103-83
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 3, 1981 · Margin: -26 · Total: 202
88-114
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 1, 1981 · Margin: +12 · Total: 212
112-100
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 27, 1981 · Margin: +21 · Total: 211
116-95