Final Score: Pacers 102 - Magic 95
Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Pacers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pacers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 104.4 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 73 | 76 |
| Stat | Pacers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 21 | 19 |
| Avg points scored | 92.9 | 87.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 90.6 | 90.6 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 50% |
Recent Results
Pacers
@ Miami Heat
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +14 · Total: 192
103-89
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
Magic
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -33 · Total: 169
68-101
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 188
93-95
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 173
81-92
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 141
57-84
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 2, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 210
102-108
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 168
86-82
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -9 · Total: 191
91-100
vs Atlanta Hawks
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 154
79-75