Final Score: Knicks 96 - Cavaliers 104
Saturday, January 7, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 43 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 107.7 | 104.1 |
| Last meeting | 127 | 112 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 30 | 28 |
| Avg points scored | 117.5 | 110.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.1 | 99.4 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 82% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 88% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 4, 1989 · Margin: +9 · Total: 201
105-96
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 216
109-107
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: -11 · Total: 233
111-122
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 29, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 254
126-128
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 22, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 173
88-85
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +28 · Total: 254
141-113
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 18, 1988 · Margin: -13 · Total: 221
104-117
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +15 · Total: 219
117-102
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
Cavaliers
vs Chicago Bulls
Jan 5, 1989 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 3, 1989 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +17 · Total: 237
127-110
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 28, 1988 · Margin: +24 · Total: 220
122-98
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +11 · Total: 203
107-96
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +12 · Total: 226
119-107
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 229
115-114
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: +16 · Total: 204
110-94
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +26 · Total: 214
120-94
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: +21 · Total: 217
119-98