Final Score: Rockets 98 - Cavaliers 94
Tuesday, December 17, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.9 | 103.5 |
| Last meeting | 122 | 115 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 119.6 | 109.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.5 | 109.4 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 42% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: -14 · Total: 214
100-114
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 12, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 243
123-120
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +29 · Total: 239
134-105
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: +12 · Total: 220
116-104
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 6, 1985 · Margin: -8 · Total: 232
112-120
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 3, 1985 · Margin: +6 · Total: 230
118-112
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: +17 · Total: 245
131-114
@ Phoenix Suns
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: -16 · Total: 236
110-126
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 27, 1985 · Margin: +7 · Total: 267
137-130
vs Golden State Warriors
Nov 26, 1985 · Margin: +22 · Total: 238
130-108
Cavaliers
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 208
109-99
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 252
128-124
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: -15 · Total: 235
110-125
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -10 · Total: 250
120-130
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: +10 · Total: 238
124-114
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 5, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 197
100-97
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 3, 1985 · Margin: -14 · Total: 182
84-98
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: +29 · Total: 209
119-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Nov 26, 1985 · Margin: -15 · Total: 211
98-113
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 24, 1985 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90