Final Score: Knicks 80 - Timberwolves 88
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Timberwolves
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 98.4 | 89.2 |
| Last meeting | 82 | 79 |
| Stat | Knicks | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 94.8 | 93.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.0 | 98.4 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 73% | 67% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 158
82-76
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 213
110-103
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -34 · Total: 190
78-112
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 193
99-94
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +7 · Total: 171
89-82
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 169
90-79
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 158
85-73
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 169
89-80
@ Miami Heat
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +18 · Total: 188
103-85
Timberwolves
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 191
103-88
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -7 · Total: 217
105-112
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 219
96-123
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -8 · Total: 194
93-101
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 213
108-105
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 189
86-103
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 190
94-96
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -24 · Total: 196
86-110
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 201
95-106