Final Score: Pacers 103 - Heat 89
Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.2 | 99.8 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 97 |
| Stat | Pacers | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 20 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 92.4 | 92.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.7 | 87.3 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 78% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 67% |
Recent Results
Pacers
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 191
97-94
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 155
76-79
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -24 · Total: 196
86-110
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -13 · Total: 199
93-106
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 157
86-71
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +47 · Total: 207
127-80
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 191
98-93
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 198
104-94
vs Sacramento Kings
Nov 28, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 184
101-83
vs Orlando Magic
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 149
73-76
Heat
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 177
89-88
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 163
84-79
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 150
76-74
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 163
83-80
vs New York Knicks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +22 · Total: 180
101-79
@ New York Knicks
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 174
99-75
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 155
78-77
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +16 · Total: 180
98-82
@ Golden State Warriors
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 195
107-88