Final Score: Knicks 84 - Magic 79
Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Knicks @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Knicks | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 103.1 | 102.1 |
| Last meeting | 84 | 93 |
| Stat | Knicks | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 92.1 | 91.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 86.4 | 94.3 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 57% |
Recent Results
Knicks
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 146
79-67
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 176
78-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 181
104-77
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 161
83-78
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 182
82-100
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 7, 1997 · Margin: -15 · Total: 171
78-93
Magic
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -26 · Total: 188
81-107
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