Final Score: Rockets 81 - Cavaliers 78
Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rockets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 102.2 | 101.5 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 98 |
| Stat | Rockets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 100.9 | 91.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.8 | 84.8 |
| Win percentage | 76% | 66% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 87% | 79% |
Recent Results
Rockets
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 186
91-95
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -16 · Total: 208
96-112
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 199
104-95
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 157
76-81
vs Miami Heat
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -20 · Total: 152
66-86
vs San Antonio Spurs
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 185
92-93
Cavaliers
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 7, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 185
90-95
vs Indiana Pacers
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Phoenix Suns
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 197
103-94
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +12 · Total: 204
108-96
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 199
97-102
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