Final Score: Pistons 84 - Pacers 75
Friday, December 20, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 60 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.8 | 104.7 |
| Last meeting | 95 | 89 |
| Stat | Pistons | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 94.3 | 93.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 85.9 | 90.8 |
| Win percentage | 83% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 80% | 50% |
Recent Results
Pistons
vs New York Knicks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +34 · Total: 190
112-78
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 190
98-92
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 188
99-89
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 178
93-85
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +26 · Total: 164
95-69
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 174
93-81
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +29 · Total: 161
95-66
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 160
76-84
Pacers
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 197
102-95
@ 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