Final Score: Pacers 94 - Cavaliers 104
Sunday, December 21, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.9 | 105.5 |
| Last meeting | 115 | 94 |
| Stat | Pacers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 105.6 | 104.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.9 | 109.9 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 23% | 55% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ New York Knicks
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +24 · Total: 222
123-99
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -9 · Total: 185
88-97
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -12 · Total: 214
101-113
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 186
95-91
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: +21 · Total: 209
115-94
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: -10 · Total: 234
112-122
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +13 · Total: 219
116-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 183
88-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Nov 30, 1986 · Margin: -17 · Total: 219
101-118
Cavaliers
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 262
128-134
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 217
110-107
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 237
116-121
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 243
123-120
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -21 · Total: 209
94-115
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -24 · Total: 220
98-122
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 174
88-86
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: +8 · Total: 218
113-105
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: +10 · Total: 220
115-105
@ New York Knicks
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 178
90-88