Final Score: Cavaliers 97 - Bulls 102
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Cavaliers @ Bulls
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cavaliers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 50 | 78 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 72 | 98 |
| Stat | Cavaliers | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 89.7 | 103.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 82.8 | 90.1 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 86% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 92% |
Recent Results
Cavaliers
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 180
94-86
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 173
84-89
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
Bulls
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 211
103-108
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 25, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
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