Final Score: Pacers 116 - Cavaliers 127
Sunday, December 20, 1987 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 | 30 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.8 | 104.9 |
| Last meeting | 90 | 108 |
| Stat | Pacers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 21 |
| Avg points scored | 106.9 | 103.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 105.7 | 104.4 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 60% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +24 · Total: 218
121-97
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 226
111-115
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 184
91-93
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -7 · Total: 209
101-108
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 10, 1987 · Margin: +17 · Total: 199
108-91
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 204
103-101
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -18 · Total: 198
90-108
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 210
108-102
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 30, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 198
94-104
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Nov 28, 1987 · Margin: +16 · Total: 246
131-115
Cavaliers
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -11 · Total: 211
100-111
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: +13 · Total: 199
106-93
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 179
89-90
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 228
115-113
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 225
112-113
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: -11 · Total: 203
96-107
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 192
97-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +18 · Total: 198
108-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 206
104-102