Final Score: Knicks 104 - Cavaliers 77
Friday, December 19, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 66 | 47 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 103.0 | 100.1 |
| Last meeting | 73 | 93 |
| Stat | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 23 |
| Avg points scored | 92.7 | 92.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 86.7 | 86.4 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 60% |
Recent Results
Knicks
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 161
83-78
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 182
82-100
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 171
78-93
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 169
90-79
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 196
91-105
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 174
84-90
vs Phoenix Suns
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +22 · Total: 182
102-80
Cavaliers
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 177
83-94
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +13 · Total: 193
103-90
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 169
84-85
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 156
79-77
vs Denver Nuggets
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 185
102-83
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 178
94-84
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 162
95-67
vs Boston Celtics
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 200
103-97
@ Charlotte Hornets
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: +6 · Total: 188
97-91