Final Score: Pistons 83 - Bulls 95
Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Pistons @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Pistons | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 67 | 64 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average points | 104.2 | 104.2 |
| Last meeting | 80 | 98 |
| Stat | Pistons | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 93.8 | 103.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 85.8 | 89.7 |
| Win percentage | 80% | 89% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 75% | 92% |
Recent Results
Pistons
@ New York Knicks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 159
84-75
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
Bulls
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +32 · Total: 194
113-81
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 216
111-105
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 165
93-72
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 252
129-123
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 169
87-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +21 · Total: 205
113-92
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +17 · Total: 189
103-86
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 186
89-97
vs Miami Heat
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 163
80-83
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 210
114-96