Final Score: Magic 81 - Pacers 107
Friday, December 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Pacers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 102.9 | 103.3 |
| Last meeting | 92 | 95 |
| Stat | Magic | Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 26 |
| Avg points scored | 91.9 | 95.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.1 | 89.2 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 75% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -29 · Total: 185
78-107
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 181
95-86
@ Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 162
83-79
@ Golden State Warriors
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 198
101-97
Pacers
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 170
79-91
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 187
95-92
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 188
98-90
vs New York Knicks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 167
87-80
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 209
108-101
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +17 · Total: 201
109-92
vs Miami Heat
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +15 · Total: 193
104-89
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 178
85-93
@ Utah Jazz
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Phoenix Suns
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 196
99-97