Final Score: Heat 90 - Cavaliers 78
Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 92.7 | 96.6 |
| Last meeting | 83 | 79 |
| Stat | Heat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 27 |
| Avg points scored | 96.8 | 92.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.1 | 87.9 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 54% | 62% |
Recent Results
Heat
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 191
101-90
@ Detroit Pistons
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 162
88-74
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 25, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 170
80-90
vs Atlanta Hawks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 191
99-92
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 175
91-84
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 162
74-88
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 198
95-103
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 171
87-84
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 193
89-104
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: +16 · Total: 178
97-81
Cavaliers
@ Charlotte Hornets
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 184
88-96
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 184
99-85
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