Final Score: Mavericks 85 - Cavaliers 99
Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Mavericks @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Mavericks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 98.8 | 102.4 |
| Last meeting | 80 | 84 |
| Stat | Mavericks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 25 |
| Avg points scored | 88.0 | 91.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 97.0 | 87.7 |
| Win percentage | 19% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 58% |
Recent Results
Mavericks
@ New York Knicks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 146
67-79
vs Sacramento Kings
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 177
88-89
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
Cavaliers
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 207
106-101
vs New York Knicks
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -27 · Total: 181
77-104
@ 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