Final Score: Cavaliers 84 - Magic 89
Monday, December 23, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.4 | 100.6 |
| Last meeting | 84 | 57 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 22 |
| Avg points scored | 89.7 | 87.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 82.4 | 92.0 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 42% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 194
100-94
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 173
91-82
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 180
99-81
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 194
101-93
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +14 · Total: 188
101-87
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106
vs Miami Heat
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 150
74-76
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 159
90-69
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -12 · Total: 174
81-93
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +27 · Total: 141
84-57
Magic
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 191
93-98
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 197
95-102
@ 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