Final Score: Cavaliers 82 - Pistons 75
Friday, April 18, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Cavaliers @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cavaliers
41-39 Rating 1518
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
26%
74%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +6.5
Pistons
53-27 Rating 1649
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cavaliers Pistons
All-time wins 42 68
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 101.9 104.7
Last meeting 85 82

Key Season Stats

Stat Cavaliers Pistons
Games played 80 80
Avg points scored 87.6 94.0
Avg points conceded 85.8 88.6
Win percentage 51% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 75%