Final Score: Heat 88 - Hornets 99
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Heat @ Hornets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Heat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.5 | 101.9 |
| Last meeting | 102 | 119 |
| Stat | Heat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 29 |
| Avg points scored | 96.6 | 97.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.6 | 95.1 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 80% |
Recent Results
Heat
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 168
90-78
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
Hornets
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +19 · Total: 221
120-101
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 184
96-88
@ Boston Celtics
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 198
96-102
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 160
81-79
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 209
100-109
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 192
86-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 189
99-90
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 169
85-84
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 156
79-77