Final Score: Kings 89 - Mavericks 88
Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Kings @ Mavericks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 41 | 44 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.3 | 105.7 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 95 |
| Stat | Kings | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 24 |
| Avg points scored | 94.0 | 88.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 99.0 | 98.0 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 8% | 20% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 214
98-116
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 181
94-87
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 182
89-93
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 186
91-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 183
99-84
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 191
90-101
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: -22 · Total: 214
96-118
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: -19 · Total: 223
102-121
vs Brooklyn Nets
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 160
73-87
Mavericks
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 164
75-89
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 195
92-103
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -30 · Total: 208
89-119
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 134
66-68
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 190
90-100
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 191
92-99
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 214
106-108
vs New York Knicks
Dec 4, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 196
105-91
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: -33 · Total: 191
79-112
@ San Antonio Spurs
Nov 29, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96