Final Score: Heat 85 - Trail Blazers 81
Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Trail Blazers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
24-9 Rating 1727
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Portland Trail Blazers +1.1
Trail Blazers
19-15 Rating 1602
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Trail Blazers
All-time wins 1 17
Last 5 meetings 0 5
Average points 98.6 111.4
Last meeting 88 102

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Trail Blazers
Games played 33 34
Avg points scored 91.8 98.6
Avg points conceded 87.1 94.4
Win percentage 73% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 80% 62%