Final Score: Heat 88 - Pistons 74
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
17-9 Rating 1674
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +0.8
Pistons
13-15 Rating 1539
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Pistons
All-time wins 19 15
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 98.3 99.6
Last meeting 93 83

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Pistons
Games played 26 28
Avg points scored 97.0 91.3
Avg points conceded 93.9 89.1
Win percentage 65% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 64%